Drive Right Chapter 6 - Effects of Driver Condition

you should find a safe place to pull over, stop the vehicle, and then get a better look

What should you do if you see a fascinating bird while driving, and you want a better look?

make sure it is kept down to a level at which the driver can hear vehicles nearby

What should you do in regards to a vehicle's sound system?

they double

When a driver's eyes are away from the driving scene for more than two seconds, how many times higher are the odds of being in a crash or a near-crash?

only if the car is parked

When does a responsible driver watch a video entertainment system while in the car?

when drivers look all around at a crash scene

When does rubbernecking take place?

FALSE

True or False. A driver's cell phone ringing is an outside-the vehicle distraction.

TRUE

True or False. Passengers can distract drivers by carrying on loud or emotional conversations.

TRUE

True or False. Passing a vehicle overheating is not a hazard associated with large fires

FALSE

True or False. Using the IPDE process is a cognitive distraction.

they have less control

Compared to inside-the-vehicle distractions, how much control do drivers have over outside-the-vehicle distractions?

distraction is caused by a specific event

How does driver distraction differ from other driver inattention?

All of the above are true: - it can be a visual distraction - it can become a projectile - it should be removed before driving

What can be said about a pair of fuzzy dice dangling from the rearview mirror?

it can be used responsibly, but can also cause driver distraction

What can be said about a vehicle navigation system?

they reduce, but do not eliminate, cell phone distraction

What do we know about hand-free headsets?

it places the pet at greater risk of injury, and it distracts the driver

What does holding a pet while driving do?

it increases the likelihood of driver distraction

What does increasing the number of passengers do to the driver?

a crying child

What is an example of an auditory distraction?

talking on the cell phone

What is an example of cognitive distraction?

driver inattention

What is it called when a driver's awareness and focus drift from the driving task?

drivers gawking and rubbernecking at the scene

What is usually the cause of long lines of backed-up traffic at crash scenes?

All of the following: - it's an auditory distraction - a biomechanical distraction - and a cognitive distraction

What kind of distraction does a cell phone produce?

a visual distraction

What kind of distraction is a billboard with flashing lights?

a biomechanical distraction

What kind of distraction occurs when you are pushing buttons to change the radio station?

stop and stretch, or switch drivers

What should a driver do if he or she is fatigued?

you should ask the passengers to help locate the vehicle, so you can keep your attention on the road

What should you do if you hear an emergency vehicle's siren while driving with passengers?