Dangers of Texting and Driving

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Which of the following is a consequence of texting and driving?

Reduced legal consequences

Enhanced reputation

Improved driving skills

Increased insurance premiums (correct)

What is one strategy to avoid texting and driving?

Read messages while driving

Text at red lights

Ignore incoming notifications (correct)

Use a hands-free device

Why is texting and driving especially dangerous for young and inexperienced drivers?

They have more driving experience

They are less likely to use mobile devices

They have slower reaction times (correct)

They have better multitasking abilities

Which of the following is NOT true about texting and driving?

Using a hands-free device is safer than using a handheld device (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of avoiding texting and driving?

To set a good example for others (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered texting and driving?

Using social media platforms while driving (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to address the issue of texting and driving?

To decrease the number of accidents caused by distracted driving (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does texting and driving affect a driver's ability to react to potential hazards?

It decreases their ability to react (C) Signup and view all the answers

By how much does texting while driving increase the likelihood of a collision?

23 times (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of texting and driving?

To communicate with others instantly (D) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Texting and driving can lead to legal consequences such as fines and imprisonment?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Using a hands-free device to text while driving is safer than using a handheld device?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Texting while driving is a leading cause of distracted driving accidents?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following strategies to avoid texting and driving with their descriptions:

Turn off notifications = Silence your mobile device or put it on airplane mode before starting your journey Designate a texter = If you are traveling with someone, let them handle any necessary communication while you focus on driving Use technology to your advantage = Utilize apps or features that automatically respond to incoming messages Pull over safely = If you need to send or respond to a message urgently, find a safe location to pull over Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences of texting and driving with their descriptions:

Injuries or fatalities = Can result from accidents caused by distracted driving Legal consequences = May include fines, license suspension, or imprisonment Increased insurance premiums = May occur for individuals involved in accidents caused by texting and driving Emotional trauma = Can be experienced by individuals involved in accidents caused by texting and driving Signup and view all the answers

Match the following facts about texting and driving with their descriptions:

Texting while driving is illegal = In many states and can result in hefty fines and even jail time Leading cause of distracted driving accidents = Texting while driving can result in serious injuries and fatalities Especially dangerous for young drivers = Who are more likely to be involved in distracted driving accidents Using a hands-free device = Is not necessarily safer than using a handheld device, as both types of devices can still distract you from driving Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a consequence of texting and driving?

What is one strategy to avoid texting and driving?

Why is texting and driving especially dangerous for young and inexperienced drivers?

Which of the following is NOT true about texting and driving?

What is the importance of avoiding texting and driving?

Which of the following is considered texting and driving?

Why is it important to address the issue of texting and driving?

How does texting and driving affect a driver's ability to react to potential hazards?

By how much does texting while driving increase the likelihood of a collision?

What is the main purpose of texting and driving?

True or false: Texting and driving can lead to legal consequences such as fines and imprisonment?

True or false: Using a hands-free device to text while driving is safer than using a handheld device?

True or false: Texting while driving is a leading cause of distracted driving accidents?

Match the following strategies to avoid texting and driving with their descriptions:

Match the following consequences of texting and driving with their descriptions:

Match the following facts about texting and driving with their descriptions:

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