Questions and Answers
What percentage of drivers talk on cell phones?
Which of the following is a distraction you can control while driving? (Select all that apply)
What does inattention take away from while driving?
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What can distractions while driving cause or contribute to?
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What happens to your risk of being in a crash when you look at your passengers while talking and driving?
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Why is it important to stay focused while driving?
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What is characterized as any activity that takes a driver's attention away from driving?
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What is a critically dangerous distraction that takes your eyes off the road?
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What is driving inattention a lack of?
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What is the best way to manage a cell phone while driving?
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Study Notes
Distracted Driving
- 31% of drivers engage in talking on cell phones while driving.
- Distractions such as grooming, eating, drinking, and cell phone use can all be controlled by drivers.
Importance of Focus
- Inattention causes drivers to divert their mind from driving tasks.
- Staying focused is critical for perceiving and reacting to roadway events effectively.
Risks Associated with Distractions
- Distractions have the potential to cause or contribute to crashes.
- Looking at passengers while driving significantly increases the risk of accidents.
Definitions
- Driver distraction refers to any activity that diverts a driver's attention from driving.
- Grooming is a particularly dangerous distraction as it diverts both sight and hands from driving tasks.
Driving Inattention
- Driving inattention is characterized by a general lack of attention to the driving task.
- Managing cell phone use by seldom using it when the vehicle is in motion minimizes distractions.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the distractions faced while driving in this quiz based on Module 2.6. This set of flashcards covers key terms and their definitions related to driver inattention and safety. Understand the impact of cell phones and other distractions on driving performance.
