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What does text messaging or surfing the internet on your wireless device while driving do?
What does text messaging or surfing the internet on your wireless device while driving do?
- Takes your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road (correct)
- Increases your focus
- Helps you manage your speed
- Keeps your hands on the wheel
While driving, resisting distractions such as cell phone use is not important.
While driving, resisting distractions such as cell phone use is not important.
False (B)
What should you ensure about infants or children before starting your trip?
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?
What does driving when tired, sick, or medicated cause?
Where does the video TOE TAG warning about distracted driving open?
Where does the video TOE TAG warning about distracted driving open?
Fatigue has no significant effects on driving ability.
Fatigue has no significant effects on driving ability.
What is essential to manage risk when driving?
What is essential to manage risk when driving?
Why do serious injuries occur due to a driver's speed?
Why do serious injuries occur due to a driver's speed?
Serious signs of drowsiness while driving are negligible.
Serious signs of drowsiness while driving are negligible.
What is the definition of a driving distraction?
What is the definition of a driving distraction?
Flashcards
Texting or surfing the internet while driving
Texting or surfing the internet while driving
It removes your hands from the wheel and your eyes from the road, increasing the risk of accidents.
Driving while impaired
Driving while impaired
Driving while tired, sick, or medicated impairs your abilities and increases driving risk.
Where does the TOE TAG video open?
Where does the TOE TAG video open?
It opens in a morgue to highlight the deadly consequences of distracted driving.
Importance of alertness
Importance of alertness
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Speed and injury severity
Speed and injury severity
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Effects of fatigue on driving
Effects of fatigue on driving
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Preparing children for travel
Preparing children for travel
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Driving distraction
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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