Drive Right Chapter 8

What can be said about a vehicle navigation system?

it can be used responsibly, but can also cause driver distraction

What does increasing the number of passengers do to the driver?

it increases the likelihood of driver distraction

What does holding a pet while driving do?

it places the pet at greater risk of injury, and it distracts the driver

What should you do in regards to a vehicle's sound system?

make sure it is kept down to a level at which the driver can hear vehicles nearby

What should a driver do if he or she is fatigued?

stop and stretch, or switch drivers

What is an example of cognitive distraction?

talking on the cell phone

When does rubbernecking take place?

when drivers look all around at a crash scene

What should you do if you hear an emergency vehicle's siren while driving with passengers?

you should ask the passengers to help locate the vehicle, so you can keep your attention on the road

What should you do if you see a fascinating bird while driving, and you want a better look?

you should find a safe place to pull over, stop the vehicle, and then get a better look

What is usually the cause of long lines of backed-up traffic at crash scenes?

drivers gawking and rubbernecking at the scene

What can be said about a pair of fuzzy dice dangling from the rearview mirror?

All of the above are true: - it can be a visual distraction - it can become a projectile - it should be removed before driving

What kind of distraction does a cell phone produce?

All of the following: - it's an auditory distraction - a biomechanical distraction - and a cognitive distraction

True or False. A driver's cell phone ringing is an outside-the vehicle distraction.

FALSE

True or False. Using the IPDE process is a cognitive distraction.

FALSE

True or False. Passengers can distract drivers by carrying on loud or emotional conversations.

TRUE

True or False. Passing a vehicle overheating is not a hazard associated with large fires

TRUE

What kind of distraction occurs when you are pushing buttons to change the radio station?

a biomechanical distraction

What is an example of an auditory distraction?

a crying child

What kind of distraction is a billboard with flashing lights?

a visual distraction

How does driver distraction differ from other driver inattention?

distraction is caused by a specific event

What is it called when a driver's awareness and focus drift from the driving task?

driver inattention

When does a responsible driver watch a video entertainment system while in the car?

only if the car is parked

When a driver's eyes are away from the driving scene for more than two seconds, how many times higher are the odds of being in a crash or a near-crash?

they double

Compared to inside-the-vehicle distractions, how much control do drivers have over outside-the-vehicle distractions?

they have less control

What do we know about hand-free headsets?

they reduce, but do not eliminate, cell phone distraction