Module 11 Review (Driver's Ed)

The distractions can cause:

- Drifting out of the lane position - Running off the road

Examples of aggressive driving include:

- Exceeding the speed limit - Following too closely - Failing to obey traffic controls - Making improper turns and maneuvers

Examples of road rage include:

- Throwing objects at a vehicle - Yelling at a specific roadway user - Attempting to ram another vehicle

Circadian rhythm affects nearly everyone between __________________ and around ___________________

1 and 5 p.m., normal bedtime

What could be some distractions outside the vehicle? (4)

1. Bright vehicle lights 2. Billboards and electronic signs 3. Emergency vehicles 4. Animals (deer, dog, squirrel, cow, etc. )

What are some distractions inside the vehicle? (5)

1. Eating or drinking 2. Passengers 3. Objects moving in the vehicle (place books in the trunk) 4. Animals and insects 5. Adjusting radio or CD

What do you think are the riskiest teen driving distractions? (4)

1. Texting or browsing the Internet 2. Dialing a cell phone 3. Reaching for a cell phone 4. Adjusting the radio or climate controls

_________________ people admit having fallen asleep at the wheel

103 million

______________, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands ______________________ from using hand-held phones while driving.

15 states, prohibit ALL drivers

Studies show that being awake for more than ____________ is equivalent to a 0.08% BAC (blood alcohol concentration).

18 hours

______________ drivers ages 18 - 34 reported using a cell phone while driving.

2 out of 3

Drivers are __________ more likely to be involved in a crash if texting. (VTTI)

23 times

Distracted driving is deadly. _________ motor vehicle deaths were attributed to distracted driving in ________.

3,166, 2017

You are ___________ more likely to be involved in a crash if using a cell phone. (IIHS)

4 times

Young children are ___________ more distracting as passengers than adults. (AAA Foundation)

4 times

Drivers who send and receive text messages take their eyes off the road for an average of _________________________ while texting. At 55 miles per hour, this means that the driver is traveling the ____________________, including the end zones, ___________________ at the road.

4.6 out of every 6 seconds, length of a football field, without looking

_____________, (including Virginia) the District of Columbia, and Guam ban text messaging for ALL drivers.

47 states

_______ of drivers ages 45-54 also admitted using a cell phone while driving.

53%

Infants are ___________ more distracting as passengers than adults. (AAA Foundation)

8 times

Prevent Drowsiness Behind the Wheel: Get adequate sleep -

8 to 9 hours

______ of the driving fatalities involved some form of distraction.

84%

Cause of fatigue: Physical strain

Athletics

Maintaining Your Alertness: __________ heavy foods

Avoid

Prevent Drowsiness Behind the Wheel: _______________________ that cause drowsiness

Avoid medications

Primary law in Virginia

Ban on cell phone use for Under 18 and bus drivers

General Effects of Emotions: _________________ quickens

Breathing

How does texting affect evaluating?

Decision-making slows down and the ability to make decisions is reduced.

__________________ around to talk with children. They can hear you without seeing your eyes.

Do not turn

Cause of fatigue: Monotonous tasks

Driving

Examples of manual:

Eating, getting something, using phone

Cause of fatigue:

Illness

General Effects of Emotions: ___________ risk taking

Increase

Cause of fatigue: _______ of sleep

Lack

Three Types of Fatigue: First one?

Lack of rest or sleep

Effect of fatigue: ______________________ information - signs, lights and sounds

May miss critical

Reduce Driving Stress: _______________ distractions

Minimize

Primary law in Virginia for EVERYONE

No texting

Three Types of Fatigue: Second one?

Operational fatigue, brought on by driving long hours in heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions.

Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: ______________________ in muscles

Pain and soreness

Examples of cognitive:

Phone, music, relationships, other drivers/passengers, etc.

Examples of visual:

Phone, passengers, books, pet, etc.

Prevent Drowsiness Behind the Wheel: _________________ to identify total distance, stopping points, and other logistics

Prepare route

Reduce Driving Stress: ________ and concentrate on driving

Relax

Cause of fatigue: Mental strain

School

Physical Symptoms of Fatigue:

Sleepiness

Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: _____________ in joints

Stiffness

Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: _____________ of hands and feet

Swelling

Effect of fatigue: __________________ to process information or make decisions

Takes longer

Visual

Taking your eyes off the road

Manual

Taking your hands off the wheel

Cognitive

Taking your mind off what you're doing (includes auditory)

Circadian Rhythm

The body's natural "down time".

How does texting affect executing your decisions?

The driver could fail to execute the driving maneuver selected in the evaluation step.

Three Types of Fatigue: Third one?

The personal circadian rhythm fatigue.

How does texting affect searching?

You could miss seeing an important change in your driving environment.

Does being young reduce the risk of driver fatigue? Why or Why not?

Youth does not remove the risk of fatigue. Youthful drivers are at high risk for fatigue-related crashes due to a large number of activities in a teen's life.

Reduce Driving Stress: Don't drive when __________, upset, or overly tired

angry

Pets Should be restrained in the ______________ or cargo area.

back seat

Maintaining Your Alertness: Take periodic _________

breaks

Your brain goes from one task to the other, but _____________________ tasks at the same time.

cannot perform two

The number one ______________________ is distracted driving. (NHTSA)

cause of teen deaths

DIVIDED ATTENTION compromises your __________, __________ and/or ___________________.

cognitive, manual, visual abilities

Type of Aggression Quiet aggression:

complaining, rushing, competing, resisting by not letting others in

Pets should be in _____________, in ___________________, or a pet car seat.

crates, safely restraints

Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Don't _____________ other drivers

cut off

Type of Aggression Epic aggression:

cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting, shooting

Maintaining Your Alertness: Be aware of ______________ during the day

down time

It's an ___________________ to prove in court when a person is calling/texting just before or at the time of a crash.

easy matter

General Effects of Emotions: Feeling of _________________

exhaustion

Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Avoid rude ________________

gestures

General Effects of Emotions: Heartbeat _____________

increases

Phone company records of calls/text messages are ______________ and accurate to the second.

irrefutable

Pets should never be on _______

laps

General Effects of Emotions: Create _____________________

mental distractions

Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: Tired _______________

muscles

Maintaining Your Alertness: Take a _____ if needed

nap

Pets should __________ be in the front passenger seat.

never

Research indicates there is ____________________ in the crash risk if you use a hands-free or a hand-held cell phone. (VTTI)

no difference

Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: Localized _________ behind head or eyes

pain

Prevent Drowsiness Behind the Wheel: Drive with a ________________

passenger

Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Do not drive in ________________

passing lane

Reduce Driving Stress: Be __________

polite

Reduce Driving Stress: Drive ____________ speed limit

posted

Cause of fatigue: Over____________

reacting

Effect of fatigue: Impairs ___________________, judgment, and vision

reaction time

Driving and texting ___________ driver to both look at the phone and manipulate the keypad.

requires

Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Keep __________, except to pass

right

Driving and texting is __________ than talking on a cell phone.

riskier

Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Keep a _______ following distance

safe

If children become disruptive or are in distress, find the nearest ______________________ and then deal with the situation.

safe place to pull over

Reduce Driving Stress: Alter _____________ to avoid peak drive times

schedule

Make sure children and infants are in the proper safety seats and that the _____________________

seats are secure

Effect of fatigue: Impairs __________ and abilities - may not see objects clearly or in a timely manner

senses

Drivers may experience "heavy lids" (______________________) or fall asleep for longer periods increasing the chance of a collision dramatically.

short bursts of sleep

Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Give others _________ to merge

space

Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Use horn ______________

sparingly

Cause of fatigue: _____ glare

sun

Maintaining Your Alertness: Wear ________________

sunglasses

Maintaining Your Alertness: Drive with a passenger and ________________

take turns

divided attention

the process of moving your attention from one task to another

General Effects of Emotions: Interfere with your ability to _________

think

Reduce Driving Stress: Leave plenty of __________

time

Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: A ____________________ during mental processing

tired feeling

Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: General body sensation of _______________

tiredness

Road Rage occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon ________________ or cause ________ to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident with the intent to harm others. Road rage is an ____________________________ generally ignited by aggressive driving behaviors.

to threaten, harm, escalation of emotions

Texting and cell phone use...... can be ____________ and officials can tell if you were texting, on the phone, or just completed a call before or during a crash.

tracked

Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Use _______________

turn signals

Be sure children __________________ passenger rules.

understand

Don't travel with __________________ pets.

unrestrained

Cause of fatigue: Riding in a _________ passenger compartment

warm

Reduce Driving Stress: Know ___________ you are going

where

Aggressive Driving occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner, _________________ for others' safety

without regard

Type of Aggression Verbal aggression:

yelling, cursing, gesturing, honking, insulting