driver's ed module 7 (distracted driving)

(dealing with driver fatigue) *three types of fatigue may affect your ability to drive -the first is lack of rest or sleep. -the second is operational fatigue, brought on by driving long hours in heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions. -the third is the personal circadian rhythm fatigue. --circadian rhythm fatigue is the body's natural "down time". --it affects nearly everyone between __ and ___ p.m. and around normal bedtime.

1, 5

(pew research center continued) *you are ___ times more likely to be involved in a crash if you are texting. (VTTI) *drivers who send and receive text messages take their eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds out of every 6 seconds while texting. *at ___ miles per hour, this means that the driver is traveling the length of a football field, including the end zones, without looking at the road.

23, 55

(distracted driving laws) *___ states, (including Virginia) the District of Columbia, and Guam ban text messaging for ALL drivers *___ states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands prohibit ALL drivers from using hand-held phones while driving

46, 14

examples of distractions that involve all three types of driver distractions?

texting, looking at and talking to passengers, monitoring and correcting children in the rear seat, dialing the phone, adjusting a vehicle control, etc...

(pew research center) *number 1 cause of teen deaths is distracted ___________. (NHTSA) *___% of the driving fatalities involved some form of distraction. *you are 4 times more likely to be involved in a crash if using a cell phone. (IIHS) *research indicates there is no difference in the crash risk if you use a hands-free or a hand-held cell phone. (VTTI)

driving, 84

(there are three main types of driver distractions) *visual: taking your _______ off the road. *manual: taking your _________ off the wheel. *cognitive: taking your mind off what you're doing includes auditory.

eyes, hands

(preventive actions... engineering: rumble strips) *rumble strips are designed to __________ sleepy drivers before they drive off the road. *people who have driven over a rumble strip in the past could personalize the risk, and even seeing the strips on the highway in the future could repeatedly remind people of the message.

arouse

what are distractions?

distractions are anything inside or outside of the vehicle that takes the driver's focus away from driving.

(rest is the key) *______ a populated, lighted area. *stop where security is present or as far off the highway as possible. *open windows slightly. *lock all doors and turn off engine. *turn on parking lights. *________ resting, get out and walk a few minutes before driving.

find, after

(reduce stress) *_________ plenty of time. *drive posted speed limit. *minimize distractions. *don't drive when angry, upset or overly tired. *alter schedule to ________ peak drive times. *know where you are going. *relax and concentrate on driving. *be polite.

leave, avoid

(aggressive driving) *occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in a ________ or bold manner, without regard for others safety -______________ the speed limit -failing to obey traffic controls -following too closely -making improper turns and maneuvers

pushy, exceeding

(effects of fatigue) *impairs ___________ time, judgment and vision. *impairs senses and abilities. may not see objects clearly or in a timely manner. *may ______ critical information - signs, lights and sounds. *takes longer to process information or make decisions.

reaction, miss

(before you drive...) *set ________ and talk with all passengers about the rules in your car. *__________ the fuel level and take care of any maintenance issues *program your GPS or consult your map or printed directions *secure items that might slide off seats or become missiles inside the vehicle. Put things in the trunk or on the floor in the back.

rules, check

(road rage) *occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon to ___________ or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident. -throwing objects at a vehicle yelling at a specific roadway user. -attempting to ______ another vehicle.

threaten, ram

(think about it...) *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. -it doesn't matter if you throw the phone somewhere or turn it off, technology will tell the story. *phone company records of calls/text messages are irrefutable and ____________ to the second. *it's an easy matter to prove in court when a person is calling/texting just before or at the time of a crash

tracked, accurate

(types of aggression) *_________- yelling, cussing, gesturing, honking, insulting *quiet- complaining, rushing, competing, resisting by not letting others in *_______- cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting, shooting

verbal, epic