Questions and Answers
What does rubbernecking refer to?
What is cognitive distraction?
You are not focusing mentally on the primary task of driving.
What does driver inattention mean?
When a driver is aware but drifts to anything other than the driving task.
Define visual distraction.
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What is distracted driving?
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What does auditory distraction refer to?
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What are projectiles?
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What is biomechanical distraction?
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What does gawking mean?
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Is holding a conversation with a passenger a cognitive, auditory, biomechanical, or visual distraction?
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What type of distraction is represented by a billboard?
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What type of distraction is a crying child or a siren?
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Eating while driving can create which types of distractions?
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Is manipulating your cell phone a distraction, and if so, which categories does it fall into?
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Driver distraction does not necessarily deal with a specific event.
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There are four categories of distraction.
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Driver inattention is a major factor in most crashes and near crashes.
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A person can multitask and still focus enough on the driving task to be a low risk driver.
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If you are fatigued, it is advisable to stop and stretch, or switch drivers.
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Eating or drinking while driving can create both visual and biomechanical distractions.
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Gawking that causes traffic backlog is only a minor distraction.
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Novice drivers are less likely to be distracted by passengers than experienced drivers.
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Study Notes
Distraction Types
- Rubbernecking: Involves continuously looking around at a crash or fire scene, often contributing to traffic discussions and delays.
- Cognitive Distraction: Occurs when mental focus shifts away from driving tasks, impacting attention and decision-making.
- Driver Inattention: Refers to a driver's awareness drifting towards non-driving tasks, leading to decreased situational awareness.
- Visual Distraction: Anything diverting the driver's gaze from the road, posing an increased risk of accidents.
- Distracted Driving: General term for when a driver’s attention is diverted by events, people, or objects, compromising safety.
- Auditory Distraction: Distractions emanating from sounds, which can draw the driver's focus away from the road.
- Biomechanical Distraction: Involves physical actions unrelated to driving, such as adjusting controls or reaching for items in the vehicle.
Specific Distraction Examples
- Projectile Hazards: Objects in flight that may pose threats to drivers or passengers, necessitating awareness and quick reactions.
- Gawking: Staring at scenes of interest, often leading to slow traffic and increased accident risk.
Distraction Categorization
- Biomechanical Examples: Pushing buttons, turning dials, eating, and picking up items like CDs all fall into this category.
- Cognitive Examples: Talking with a passenger or dwelling on personal thoughts, which can detract from driving focus.
- Visual Examples: Billboards, large animals blocking views, and street performers can distract visually.
- Auditory Examples: Loud sounds like children crying or music playing can lead to auditory distractions.
True or False Statements
- Driver distraction does not solely focus on specific events but rather overall attention management.
- There are four recognized categories of distraction: biomechanical, visual, auditory, and cognitive.
- Driver inattention significantly contributes to most vehicle crashes and close calls.
- Multitasking while driving is a false safety assumption; it leads to distractions and higher risks.
- If feeling fatigued, it is advised to take breaks or switch drivers for safety.
- Manipulating a cell phone can encompass all types of distraction due to its multifaceted nature.
- Immediate braking in traffic due to minor distractions, like insects, is unsafe; it’s safer to pull over calmly.
- Eater/drinking while driving creates both visual and biomechanical distractions, undermining safe operation.
- Gawking can lead to severe traffic slowdowns and is a major cause of collisions, contrary to being a minor issue.
- Contrary belief: novice drivers are actually more susceptible to distractions from passengers compared to experienced drivers.
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Test your knowledge on essential terms from Drivers Ed Chapter 8 with these flashcards. Learn key concepts like rubbernecking, cognitive distractions, and driver inattention that impact driving safety. Perfect for students preparing for their driving tests.
