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?

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

What is the importance of avoiding texting and driving?

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

Which of the following is considered texting and driving?

<p>Using social media platforms while driving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>It decreases their ability to react (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>23 times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of texting and driving?

<p>To communicate with others instantly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> 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?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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