Module 11 - Test

Driver inattention is the act of applying the mind to the driving task.

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

The following are distractions inside the vehicle:

adjusting radio

talking, answering or texting on a cell phone

grooming activities

The number one cause of teen deaths is distracted driving.(NHTSA)

True

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

False

Driver fatigue impairs reaction time, judgement and vision.

True

Sleep related crashes are most common in older people, especially women,with grandchildren.

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.

True

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

Aggressive driving

Types of aggression while driving are verbal, quiet and epic.

True

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

False

Using rude gestures may trigger aggression in other drivers.

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

At least ________% of drivers expressed anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year.

80

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

False

One way to avoid being the victim of an aggressive driver is don't engage.

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.

True

Quiet aggression while driving is cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting or shooting.

False

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.

True

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

True

Cellphones and texting are the only things that can distract drivers.

False

If a driver is fatigued, it may take longer to process information or make decisions.

True

Following another vehicle closely is known as _________________.

Tailgating