3.8 - Dangerous Driving Behaviors

To reduce the chances of falling asleep at the wheel:

get plenty of quality sleep before a trip.

Sending or reading text messages while driving is:

illegal for all drivers.

To avoid the results of drinking and driving, you must:

decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive

Virginia law prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using wireless communication devices - including cell phones - while driving. The only exception is:

driver emergency when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

Coffee, cold showers or exercise will help to sober you up from consuming an excess of alcohol. (true/false)

false

For drivers 21 or older, sending text messages and reading text messages while driving is legal. (true/false)

false

Your ability to drive is unaffected by any over-the-counter medicines and prescription drugs. (true/false)

false

In the event that you hit a deer:

report it to law enforcement.

Your full attention is required when driving. (true/false)

true

What are some of the precautions should you take to avoid distracted driving?

(all of the above) Set or adjust the controls on the vehicle and other devices before you begin driving. Concentrate and do not use a cell phone. Anticipate the traffic around you and maintain a space cushion.

Alcohol can affect your driving ability, particularly:

(all of the above) vision, judgment, and coordination.

Drivers over the age of 21 are legally under the influence of alcohol when their blood alcohol content is:

0.08 percent or higher

Your judgment and driving ability can be affected by just one alcoholic drink. (true/false)

true

A 12-ounce can of beer has the same amount of alcohol as:

a shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine.

The best way to avoid hitting a deer is to:

be alert at dusk and dawn, especially in the fall. Slow down if you see a deer near or crossing the road, and use the horn to scare deer away.

Young distracted drivers are more likely to be involved in an accident (true/false)

true

While driving, you hit an unattended vehicle. You are required to:

leave a note including your name, telephone number, the date and time of the crash, and a description of the damage. You must also report the crash to the police within 24 hours.

Taking drugs along with alcohol usually:

multiplies the effects of both

If you must engage in distracting behavior:

pull over and stop the vehicle in a safe location.

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. researchers estimate that:

three-out-of-every-10 drivers are drunk.

The only thing that will decrease alcohol intoxication is:

time

Changing the radio station, talking to passengers, eating, and using a cell phone are some of the many distractions that prevent drivers from focusing on driving. (true/false)

true

Drivers lose focus on driving when distracted. (true/false)

true

Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited by Virginia law from using cell phones or any wireless communication device while driving except in a driver emergency when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped. (true/false)

true

Drivers who are young and distracted are more susceptible to crashes. (true/false)

true

Harassing, intimidating, injuring or obstructing another person while committing one or more traffic offenses is considered dangerous driving behavior. (true/false)

true

If you feel drowsy, it's best to stay off the road than rely on caffeine drinks for a pick-me-up. While they provide a short-term boost, no amount of caffeine will help if you are seriously sleep deprived. (true/false)

true

Often the actions of drivers who have been drinking are quite similar to those of tired drivers. (true/false)

true

There's a 50-50 chance that you'll be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time during your life. (true/false)

true

When sleepy people drive, it reduces their ability to drive effectively. (true/false)

true

You should pull over and stop your vehicle in a safe location before engaging in distracting behaviors such as eating or using a cell phone. (true/false)

true

If you are under the influence of any drug that impairs your driving ability, you may:

you may face the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol.

Whenever you are involved in a vehicle crash, you must:

you must stop, help any injured, report the crash to the police, exchange information, and notify your insurance company.