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What is a form of distraction?
What is a form of distraction?
Manual (using hands to text), Cognitive (daydreaming), Visual (looking at phone)
Why does the risk of a crash increase with the number of passengers in a vehicle?
Why does the risk of a crash increase with the number of passengers in a vehicle?
There are more distractions.
Texting while driving is perfectly safe as long as you keep your eyes on the road.
Texting while driving is perfectly safe as long as you keep your eyes on the road.
False (B)
Which is the biggest distraction for drivers involved in collisions?
Which is the biggest distraction for drivers involved in collisions?
Riley is driving when his father, who is out of state, calls him on his cell phone. What should he do?
Riley is driving when his father, who is out of state, calls him on his cell phone. What should he do?
You are _____ more likely to crash if texting while driving.
You are _____ more likely to crash if texting while driving.
Using a cell phone delays a driver's reactions as much as ___.
Using a cell phone delays a driver's reactions as much as ___.
Focusing on _______ will reduce your risk of being distracted while driving.
Focusing on _______ will reduce your risk of being distracted while driving.
Refrain from driving with _______ to reduce distractions and the risk of a serious collision.
Refrain from driving with _______ to reduce distractions and the risk of a serious collision.
You should drive in complex risk situations as soon as you can to gain experience.
You should drive in complex risk situations as soon as you can to gain experience.
How can you best limit cell phone distractions while driving?
How can you best limit cell phone distractions while driving?
What is a good strategy for distraction-free driving?
What is a good strategy for distraction-free driving?
It is perfectly safe to let your pet look out the passenger window while driving.
It is perfectly safe to let your pet look out the passenger window while driving.
Flashcards
Driving Distractions
Driving Distractions
Anything that takes a driver's attention away from the task of driving safely.
Manual Distraction
Manual Distraction
Distraction caused by physical actions like using a phone to text.
Cognitive Distraction
Cognitive Distraction
Distraction caused by mental activities like daydreaming or talking on the phone.
Visual Distraction
Visual Distraction
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Number of Passengers and Crash Risk
Number of Passengers and Crash Risk
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Texting and Driving Safety
Texting and Driving Safety
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Biggest Driver Collision Distraction
Biggest Driver Collision Distraction
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Cell Phone Use While Driving
Cell Phone Use While Driving
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Texting and Crash Risk Multiplier
Texting and Crash Risk Multiplier
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Reaction Delay and BAC
Reaction Delay and BAC
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Distraction-Free Driving Strategies
Distraction-Free Driving Strategies
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Driving with Friends
Driving with Friends
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Complex Driving Situations
Complex Driving Situations
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Limiting Phone Distractions
Limiting Phone Distractions
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Distraction-Free Driving Strategy
Distraction-Free Driving Strategy
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Driving with Pets
Driving with Pets
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Study Notes
Distractions While Driving
- Manual distractions involve using hands for tasks, like texting.
- Cognitive distractions occur when the mind wanders, such as daydreaming.
- Visual distractions involve looking away from the road, for instance, at a phone.
Risk Factors in Vehicles
- The risk of a crash significantly increases with additional passengers in a vehicle.
- Texting while driving diverts attention away from the road, making it unsafe irrespective of visual focus.
Cell Phone Distractions
- Cell phones are identified as the largest distraction for drivers involved in collisions.
- If texting while driving, a driver is 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash.
Reaction Times
- Using a cell phone can delay a driver's reactions as much as a blood alcohol concentration of .08.
Strategies for Reducing Distractions
- Concentrating on intervals, maintaining a clear line of sight, and managing vehicle space effectively reduces distraction risk.
- Limiting distractions includes putting the phone away and setting it to mute before driving.
Driving Practices
- Avoid driving with friends to minimize distractions and decrease collision risk.
- It’s advisable to refrain from complex driving situations until gaining sufficient experience.
Safe Driving Tips
- Picking out music before starting a drive can help maintain focus and minimize risks.
- Pets should always be secured in carriers to ensure safety while driving.
Misconceptions
- It is unsafe to let pets look out of passenger windows while driving, contradicting the belief that it's safe.
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