Drivers Ed Unit 12

* Which driver is at the LEAST at-risk for drowsy driving? A. a young driver B. a shift worker C. a driver with a passenger D. a commercial driver

a driver with a passenger

* Who is at the MOST risk for fatigued driving? A. a worker who is suffering from insomnia or poor quality sleep B. a worker who had adequate sleep C. a driver who has stopped at rest stops D. a worker with regular 9 to 5 work shift

a worker who is suffering from insomnia or poor quality sleep

* Drivers with road rage lose control of their emotions and attempt to harm another driver. What can a victim of one of these drivers do to prevent tragedy? A. stay in your car, lock the doors, call police B. leave the area of conflict if possible C. avoid these drivers is possible D. all answers apply

all answers apply

Emotions may affect a driver's ability to drive safely by A. increasing risk taking B. interrupting concentration C. causing mental distractions D. all answers apply

all answers apply

What are some physical and mental symptoms of fatigue? A. pain in muscles and inability to concentrate B. sleepiness and difficulty in reasoning C. all answers apply D. headache and impaired memory

all answers apply

What are some warning signs of being fatigued while driving? A. trouble keeping head up B. frequent blinking and heavy eyelids C. all answers apply D. feeling restless and irritable

all answers apply

* One tactic to keep alert while driving is to A. chew gum B. turn on the heater C. tough it out D. avoid eating heavy foods before driving

avoid eating heavy foods before driving

* What action increases alertness for a few hours but should not be relied upon for long periods of time? A. drink anti-oxidant products B. eat foods with high sugar content C. eat foods with carbohydrates D. consume products with caffeine

consume products with caffeine

* What can a driver do to control emotions while driving? A. squeeze a stress ball while driving B. keep a stuffed animal in the car to punch while driving C. drink a cold bottle of water D. delay driving when upset

delay driving when upset

What is one driver error that may cause a negative reaction by other drivers? A. allowing a person into your lane in front of you B. moving over to the right lane to let someone pass you C. going below speed limit in passing lanes D. maintaining your speed

going below speed limit in passing lanes

* What are the effects of fatigued driving? A. quicker reactions B. good decisions C. faster processing of driving information D. impairs reaction time, judgment, and reasoning

impairs reaction time, judgment, and reasoning

*What are the effects of driving with strong emotions? A. helps process road information better B. makes drivers drive more precisely C. increases risk taking D. enhances your ability to think about the driving task

increases risk taking

Passengers in the car A. can influence the driver's emotions of the driver B. have no effect on the emotions of the driver C. can influence the driver's emotions negatively D. influence the driver's emotions negatively or positively

influence the driver's emotions negatively or positively

* If you must pull over because of fatigue and need to rest, make sure you find an area where A. it is quiet and isolated for a good, uninterrupted sleep B. it is well lit and populated C. there is an adequate food restaurant D. there are clean bathrooms

it is well lit and populated

What can a driver do to reduce stress while driving? A. talk on the cell phone while driving B. leave early to allow plenty of time C. drive five miles over the speed limit D. drive during heavy rush hour traffic

leave early to allow plenty of time

* How many hours of sleep should TEENAGERS get each night, according to experts? A. eight hours B. seven hours C. nine hours D. a minimum of six hours

nine hours

* Drivers are more likely to become drowsy A. if they drive short distances B. if the drivers take several rest stops C. on high-speed, long, boring, rural highways D. on low-speed city streets

on high-speed, long, boring, rural highways

* When a driver is feeling fatigued while driving, what should the driver do? A. open the windows and feel cold air B. stop somewhere safe and take a nap C. play the radio loudly and continue to drive D. alternate slow and fast driving

stop somewhere safe and take a nap

What are elements that may cause fatigue? A. laughing, talking, socializing B. sun glare, overeating, illness, stress C. physical strain, lack of sleep, taking rest periods D. overeating, loud music, lively conversations

sun glare, overeating, illness, stress

* Aggressive drivers can be identified by A. their increased risk-taking B. the color choices of their cars C. the slow speeds they drive D. the passengers in their cars

their increased risk-taking