Driver's Ed: Chapter 8 Homework
in chart B, what is the total percentage of drivers who were distracted by a specific event or activity?
15%
visual distraction
a billboard eating a large dog blocking your rear-view mirror colorful street performers
auditory distraction
a crying child or siren your favorite song on the radio
auditory distraction
any distraction caused by sounds
biomechanical distraction
any mechanical act not specifically related to driving that is performed by a driver
visual distraction
anything that causes you to take your eyes off of the roadway ahead
what information does chart B measure?
attention status of drivers in crashes
distraction occurs when a driver chooses to do something that is not necessary to the driving task
correct
driver inattention is a major factor in most crashes and near crashes
correct
eating or drinking while driving can create both visual and bio-mechanical distractions
correct
fatigue is a form of driver inattention
correct
if you are fatigued, stop and stretch, or switch drivers
correct
in some communities, you can face police action for loud music
correct
manipulating your cell phone can possibly fall into all four categories of distraction
correct
there are four categories of distraction
correct
how does the presence of a passenger affect cell phone use while driving?
drivers use their phones less
although distracted driving is a form of driver inattention, it differs in that it is usually triggered by some ________________
event, object, person, or activity
which gender uses the phone more while driving?
females
projectile
flying objects that could be a hazard to a driver or passenger
safe driving requires drivers to stay ________________ on the driving task
focus
driver ________________ is often what causes a traffic backlog, not an actual crash
gawking
do more drivers hold phones to their ears, or use a headset?
hold phones to ears
cognitive distraction
holding a conversation with a passenger thinking about what you will wear to a party
driving distraction-free is very easy; most people are just lazy
incorrect
you can take your eyes away from the road for up to 4 seconds and still have enough time to react appropriately to hazards
incorrect
a person can multitask and still focus enough on the driving task to be a low risk driver
incorrect, cannot
driver distraction does not necessarily deal with a specific event
incorrect, driver inattention
gawking that causes a traffic backlog is only a minor distraction
incorrect, major cause of crash
novice drivers are less likely to be distracted by passengers than experienced drivers
incorrect, opposite/more
if you are already in traffic and notice an insect in your car, brake immediately
incorrect, pull over and stay calm
changing the radio station
inside the vehicle
cluttered back window ledge
inside the vehicle
talking on your cell phone
inside the vehicle
wasp on the dashboard
inside the vehicle
what are 5 examples of how to reduce inside-the-vehicle distractions?
lower/turn off radio phone away no eating no mess/keep car clean tell others in the car to be quiet
in chat B, what do you think is the cause behind the unknown 36%?
maybe drugs
drivers can ________________ distractions within their vehicles by knowing the locations of controls, securing any objects or pets, avoiding the use of cell phones, and controlling passengers' behaviors
minimize
AMBER alert message board
outside the vehicle
raccoon carcass
outside the vehicle
roadside fire
outside the vehicle
street carnival
outside the vehicle
drivers have very little, if any, control over ________________ distractions
outside vehicle
bio-mechanical distraction
pushing a button or turning a dial eating picking up a CD
driver inattention
when a driver's awareness and focus drift to anything other than the driving task
rubbernecking
when a person continually looks all around the scene of a crash of fire
gawking
when a person stares
distracted driving
when an event, person, activity, or object draws a driver's attention away from the driving task
cognitive distraction
you are not focusing mentally on the primary task of driving
why do you think younger drivers use cell phones while driving more than older drivers?
younger drivers are more used to them, they grew up with cellphones