Module 11

The following are distractions inside the vehicle:

grooming activities

adjusting radio

talking, answering, or texting on a cell phone

(all are correct)

The number one cause of teen deaths is distracted driving (NHTSA) (T/F)

True

You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. (T/F)

True

Young children are 4 times more distracting as passengers than adults. (AAA Foundation) (T/F)

True

Research indicates there is no difference in the crash risk if you use a hands-free or a hand-held cell phone (VTTI)? (T/F)

True

Approximately ________ million drivers admit they have had an accident or near accident because they dozed off or were too tired to drive.

11

About _______ in five drivers said they pull over to nap when driving drowsy.(National Sleep Foundation Poll)

One

Adults between __________ are much likely to drive while drowsy compared to other age groups.

18-29

Driver's tend to fall asleep more on __________________.

high-speed rural highways

There is a test to determine sleepiness as there is for intoxication. (T/F)

False

Do not allow _________________ to encourage you to take more risks.

peer pressure

While driving, if you can not calm down over a situation __________.

stop

One of seven ways to control your emotions while driving is ___________.

plan ahead

An example of a self-imposed anxiety is saying, "Oh, no. Red light!" (T/F)

True

In order to reduce stress, drive the posted speed limit. (T/F)

True

______________________ occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner, without regard for the safety of others.

Aggressive driving

__________________ aggression is cutting off, blocking, chasing, physical fighting, shooting while driving.

Epic

If you are convicted of aggressive driving, your license could be suspended for ______________ days or for as long as six months.

10

Nearly, ___________ percent of drivers expressed anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year.

80

An example of an aggressive driver is one who fails to obey traffic controls. (T/F)

True

Driver inattention is the act of applying the mind to the driving task. (T/F)

False

____________________ compromises your cognitive, manual and/or visual abilities.

Divided attention

__________________ are anything inside or outside of the vehicle that takes the driver's focus away from driving.

Distractions

Research indicates there is a difference in the crash risk if you use a hands-free or a hand-held cell phone. (VTTI) (T/F)

False

Driver fatigue impairs reaction time, judgement and vision. (T/F)

True

Sleep related crashes are most common in older people, especially women, with grandchildren. (T/F)

False

The following statement, Why are these cars going so slow? is an example of:

self imposed anxiety

If you control your thoughts, you’ll be able to control your emotions. (T/F)

True

Types of aggression while driving are verbal, quiet and epic. (T/F)

True

If you are convicted of aggressive driving, your license could be suspended for 5 days or for as long as 3 months. (T/F)

False

Using rude gestures may trigger aggression in other drivers. (T/F)

True

____________ occurs when a driver uses a vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident.

Road rage

If a driver is convicted of road rage, there are stiff fines and penalties depending on the age of the driver. (T/F)

False

One way to avoid being the victim of an aggressive driver is don't engage. (T/F)

True

Aggressive driving shall be punished as a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, aggressive driving with the intent to injure another person shall be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor. (T/F)

True

Quiet aggression while driving is cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting or shooting. (T/F)

False

Cellphones and texting are the only things that can distract drivers. (T/F)

False

If a driver is fatigued, it may take longer to process information or make decisions. (T/F)

True

Following another vehicle closely is known as _________________.

tailgating