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According to the NHTSA, what is the definition of distracted driving?
According to the NHTSA, what is the definition of distracted driving?
- Any non-driving activity that draws your attention away from the driving task (correct)
- Any activity that requires taking your hands off the steering wheel
- Any thought that takes your mind off the driving task
- Any sound that prevents you from hearing the driving environment
Which of the following is an example of a manual distraction while driving?
Which of the following is an example of a manual distraction while driving?
- Trying to read a text message on your phone (correct)
- Listening to loud music on the car stereo
- Looking at a billboard advertisement on the side of the road
- Daydreaming about your upcoming vacation
What type of distraction is caused by a loud car horn from another vehicle?
What type of distraction is caused by a loud car horn from another vehicle?
- Cognitive distraction
- Visual distraction
- Auditory distraction (correct)
- Manual distraction
If you are trying to solve a complex math problem in your head while driving, what type of distraction is this considered?
If you are trying to solve a complex math problem in your head while driving, what type of distraction is this considered?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main categories of distraction identified by the NHTSA?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main categories of distraction identified by the NHTSA?