HOW TO DRIVE TEST 14 STUDY SET

5. If you encounter a suspected distracted driver, your first step should be to: a. Put more space between you and that driver. b. Safely come to a stop. c. Obtain information about the vehicle- type, make, model, color, and license plate number. d. Call 9-1-1.

a. Put more space between you and that driver.

4. The most effective way to prevent becoming distracted by a cell phone while driving is: a. Put your cell phone on silent. b. Do not engage in emotional conversations while driving. c. Turn on your phone's Do Not Disturb mode. d. Keep your conversations short.

c. Turn on your phone's Do Not Disturb mode.

3. After using voice commands to make a call, send a text, or change the music, mental distractions can last up to seconds. а. 2 b. 12 c. 18 d. 27

d. 27

2. How can being distracted affect the core skills needed to drive safely? a. Slowed perception b. Delayed decision-making c. Improper action d. All of the above

d. All of the above

3. Explain the difference in crash risk between using a cell phone in handheld mode versus hands-free mode.

Both equally dangerous

5. List three techniques to manage distractions as they occur while driving.

Calm dpwn and get safe space between you and suspected driver Lower volume Phone on do not disturb

4. List three techniques to prevent distractions before starting to drive.

Check car and mirrors Put phone on do not disturb Settle all distractions before shifting out of park

1. Explain three ways being distracted can increase risk.

Lowers alertnas Lowers focus Increases chance of death

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The three categories of distractions 5. include visual, manual, and a. Synergistic b. Mental c. Complex d. Compound

Mental

2. Explain why the risk of crashing rises as the number of passengers under age 21 increases.

More distractions for the adolescent mind