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