Chapter 8 driver ed
Which of the following is a visual distraction
A parade in a nearby park
Which of these are an inside the vehicle distraction
An unrestricted dog in back seat
A loud explosion would be an example of
Auditory distraction
Animals outside the vehicle
Can be distraction even if they never enter the roadway
A stuffed animals on the rear window ledge
Can become hazardous to the driver and passenger
Fatigue can be caused of
Driver inattention
Which of the following can become a projectile
Everything
Excessively loud vehicle sound system
Hard to hear other traffic and distraction other drivers both 1 and 2
Which kind of distractions do drivers have more control over
Inside vehicle distraction
When leaving a stadium parking lot after a major sporting event, you should
Pay attention to the traffic and people around u
An example of a biomechanics distraction is
Reaching for a drink
Traffic backlogs caused by gawking are a major cause of
Rear end collisions
Which of these is not a way which passenger can distract drivers
Sitting quietly
An example of a cognitive distraction is
Talking to a passenger
Electronic traffic information signs are often placed close to road way
To reduce the distance your eye move to read the message
It is perfectly safe to eat while driving
Under no circumstances
When driving, when should you adjust your seat and mirrors?
When stopped before entering traffic
Is talking on a cell phone while driving always a distraction?
Yes. Talking on the phone distracts you from the driving task.
Distracted driving is caused by
a specific event that takes the driver's focus off the driving task
A driver who gawks and rubbernecks
becomes a distraction to other drivers
Within a few minutes after a large fire has been identified, traffic in the area becomes
chaotic and congested.
Drinking a soft drink while driving
is a biomechanical distraction
Compared to older, more experienced drivers, young drivers are
more likely to be distracted by passengers
Gawking takes place when a person
stares
If you notice a bee in your car while driving, you should
stay calm, look for a safe spot to pull over, and deal with it after coming to a complete stop