Questions and Answers
What does text messaging or surfing the internet on your wireless device while driving do?
While driving, resisting distractions such as cell phone use is not important.
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What should you ensure about infants or children before starting your trip?
They are fed, watered, and dry before being belted into their seats.
What does driving when tired, sick, or medicated cause?
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Where does the video TOE TAG warning about distracted driving open?
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Fatigue has no significant effects on driving ability.
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What is essential to manage risk when driving?
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Why do serious injuries occur due to a driver's speed?
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Serious signs of drowsiness while driving are negligible.
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What is the definition of a driving distraction?
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Study Notes
Distracted Driving
- Text messaging or using the internet while driving diverts attention, taking hands off the wheel and eyes off the road.
- Resisting distractions while driving is crucial; confirming awareness and avoiding all types of distractions is essential.
Passenger Safety
- Ensure infants and children are well-cared for (fed, hydrated, clean) before starting a journey with them.
Impairment Risks
- Driving under fatigue, illness, or medication leads to impairment, significantly increasing the risk of accidents.
- Fatigue can mimic the dangerous effects of alcohol consumption, affecting driving performance.
Awareness and Risk Management
- Stay vigilant and alert to surrounding conditions and objects that may heighten driving risks.
- High speed can reduce a vehicle's protective capabilities, resulting in serious injuries during accidents.
Drowsy Driving
- Recognizing serious drowsiness signs is vital; if any signs present themselves, a driver should avoid driving.
Definition of Driving Distraction
- A driving distraction is any activity that diverts focus from driving, whether it takes attention off the road or engages the mind elsewhere.
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Description
This quiz covers the critical aspects of distracted driving, passenger safety, and the risks associated with impairment and drowsiness while driving. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding distractions and maintaining alertness to ensure safe driving conditions. Test your knowledge on how to manage driving risks effectively.
