Chapter 13

Emotional responses are: a. Learned and can be changed b. Learned and cannot be changed c. Inherited and can be changed d. Inherited and cannot be changed

a

Strong emotions can affect our ability to make safe driving decisions. a. True b. False

a

Fatigue can be a problem for drivers: a. Only at night b. All the time c. Only on long trips d. When they eat too much

b

To help you keep your emotions from affecting your driving you should not: a. Direct your emotions at a person's actions rather than the individual b. Delay driving when you are upset c. Expect other drivers to make mistakes d. Use calming drugs before driving

D

If you are driving and become fatigued you should: a. Stop driving and get rest b. Play the radio at high volume c. Open the windows d. All of the above are correct

a

If you are upset or distracted when you are driving you may: a. Miss seeing important information needed to drive safely b. Become fatigued between 1 and 5 P.M. c. Reduce your social inhibitions d. All of the above are correct

a

Circadian rhythm will: a. Allow you to go extended periods of time without sleep b. Wake you up if you fall asleep while driving c. Cause you to be less alert, even drowsy, between approximately 2 and 4 P.M. d. Stop when your vehicle stops

c

Strong emotions can affect your: a. Physical coordination before your mental judgment b. Mental judgment before your physical coordination c. Ability to think, reason and make decisions d. Physical skills before your metal skills

c

Drivers are at increased risk at becoming drowsy if they: a. Are shift workers b. Take long trips c. Are young drivers d. All of the above are correct

d

One of the best ways to prevent fatigue while driving on a long trip is to: a. Take food along so you can avoid drive-through restaurants b. Play the radio at high volume c. Leave early (3 A.M. to 5 A.M.), eat regular meals and drive at the speed limit d. Stop, get out of the vehicle and walk around for at least ten minutes every two hours

d