Drivers Ed Module 7 Quiz: Distractions & Multi-Task Performances

_______________ could cause road conditions to become a distraction.

weather changes

Proper use of the steering wheel is important for _______________.

All of the above (changing lanes; backing up; completing turns)

While driving in a neighborhood, _______________ could be a distraction.

All of the above (children playing; people on bikes; cars parked at the curb)

While driving, it is better to focus on traffic laws and other vehicles than ______________________.

All of the above (radio controls; air controls; your cell phone)

Try to leave a larger gap when you are _________.

All of these (behind large trucks; driving in bad weather; being tailgated)

It is okay to text while driving as long as you are waiting in traffic.

False

The more passengers in the vehicle, the more you can focus on driving and not other distractions in the vehicle.

False

The parking brake should only be used for emergencies.

False

The volume of the music does not matter once you are driving without passengers.

False

Each time you operate a vehicle you should go through vehicle checks before, during and after driving.

True

Many single vehicle crashes are a result of a distracted driver failing to maintain vehicle control.

True

The foot brake is used as a speed control device.

True

Window controls and air controls are examples of distractions.

True

You can reduce distractions by managing your space between other vehicles on the road.

True

If you are using a GPS system, you should input your destination information _____________________.

before you leave for your destination

If you need to make a phone call while you are driving you should __________________.

pull over safely to call

The accelerator is located to the __________ of the foot brake.

right

Many crashes are caused by a driver not ______________ to another driver.

signaling intent

When having to recover from pulling off the road, all of your movements should be _____________ and _______________.

slow, controlled

If another driver on the road is distracted while driving you should ______________.

steer clear and give more space