Unit 9 The Effects of Distracted Driving

Drivers who text are _____ times more likely to get involved in a crash

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Physical distraction

A type of distraction that causes the driver to take his or her hands off the wheel or eyes off the road, such as reaching for an object

Mental distraction

A type of distraction that takes the driver's mind away from the road, such as engaging in conversation with a passenger or thinking about something that happened during the day

Young drivers are especially susceptible to distractions caused by

Adjusting the audio system

While driving, drivers should pay attention to all of the following except:

Aircraft directly overhead

"Distracted driving" has been defined as

Anything that takes a driver's attention away from driving

The best time to address distractions that can affect driving is

Before driving begins

Which group of drivers is most likely to experience a crash caused by distracted driving

Drivers under age 20

What types of drivers are more susceptible to distractions while driving?

Novice drivers

Inattention

Occurs when a driver's attention drifts away from driving without having been influenced by a situation, event, or person

Inside distraction

One that occurs inside the vehicle, I.e., other passengers, using a cell phone, adjusting controls, eating or drinking, etc.

Outside distraction

One that occurs outside the vehicle: I.e., crash scenes, objects in roadway, police vehicle, billboards, etc.

Costs associated with distracted driving related crashes would be

Property damage; fines associated with criminal charges; and monies awarded because of civil law suits

Distraction

Results when a situation, event, object, or person draws a driver's focus away from driving

Text messaging

The common term used for sending short text messages from cell phones

The responsibility for driving safely and remaining free of distraction rests with

The driver

Vehicle equipment that could cause a driver to become distracted includes

Voice activated controls; blind spot detectors; and advanced navigation systems

Rubbernecking

When drivers maintain eye contact with a crash scene, even beyond the point that they pass the scene