3.8 Dangerous Driving Behaviors

There are many distractions that prevent drivers from focusing on driving: changing the radio, talking to passengers, eating, and using a cell phone. (T/F)

True

Virginia law prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone or any wireless communication device while driving except in a driver emergency and the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped. (T/F)

True

Young distracted drivers are more susceptible to crashes. (T/F)

True

For drivers over the age of 21, under the influence of alcohol content is: a. .04%. b. .06%. c. .08% or higher. d. .05%.

.08% or higher.

Twelve ounces (one can) of beer is the same as: a. half of a beer. b. A root beer. c. A shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine. d. None of these.

A shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine

If you drive after drinking, be aware that alcohol affects: a. Coordination. b. Vision. c. Judgment. d. All of the above.

All of the above

To avoid distracted driving, what precautions should you take? a. Set or adjust your controls on the vehicle before you begin driving. b. Concentrate and do not use a cell phone. c. Anticipate the traffic around you and maintain a space cushion. d. All of the above.

All of the above

To avoid hitting a deer: a. Be alert at dusk and dawn, especially in the fall. b. Use the horn to scare deer away. c. Slow down if you see a deer near or crossing the road. d. All of the above.

All of the above

The only way to avoid the results of drinking and driving is to: a. Eat before drinking. b. Take a cold shower before driving. c. Drive slowly and avoid main roads. d. Decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

Decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

If your driving is impaired because you are under the influence of any drug, you may: a. Not be arrested. b. Be less likely to be involved in a crash. c. Face restrictions at your pharmacy or doctor's office. d. Face the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol.

Face the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol.

Coffee, cold showers or exercise will help to sober you up. (T/F)

False

Drinking caffeine drinks provide a long-term boost to your level of drowsiness. (T/F)

False

Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is legal only for drivers over age 21. (T/F)

False

To avoid falling asleep at the wheel: a. Keep the temperature warm in your vehicle. b. Drive long distances without stopping to rest. c. Eat heavy foods. d. Get plenty of quality sleep before a trip.

Get plenty of quality sleep before a trip

Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is: a. Illegal for persons under 18. b. Not illegal, but discouraged. c. Illegal for persons under 21. d. Illegal for all drivers.

Illegal for all drivers

Virginia law prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone or any other wireless communication device while driving except: a. In rural areas. b. To and from school. c. When calling your parents. d. In a driver emergency when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

In a driver emergency when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped

If you hit an unattended vehicle: a. Proceed if your car isn't damaged. b. Pay your no-fault insurance. c. Leave a note that can be found easily at the scene of the crash. d. Remain at the scene, no matter how long it may take.

Leave a note that can be found easily at the scene of the crash

Combining alcohol with other drugs usually: a. Multiplies the effects of both. b. Has no effect. c. Reduces the effect of the alcohol. d. Makes you more alert.

Multiplies the effects of both.

Before engaging in distracting behavior: a. Pull over and stop the vehicle at a safe location. b. Increase your following distance. c. Slow down. d. Ask passengers to identify risks ahead.

Pull over and stop the vehicle at a safe location

If you hit a deer: a. Take the deer to the police station. b. Report it to law enforcement. c. Report it to DMV. d. Do nothing.

Report it to law enforcement

If you are involved in a crash, you must: a. Take the person to the nearest hospital. b. Continue home and file a crash report. c. Stop, help any injured, report the crash to the police, exchange information and notify your insurance company. d. Check your car for damages.

Stop, help any injured, report the crash to the police, exchange information and notify your insurance company

Researchers estimate that between the hours of 10 PM and 2 AM: a. Two-out-of-three drivers are drunk. b. 10% of drivers are drunk. c. Three-out-of-10 drivers are drunk. d. 25% of drivers are drunk.

Three-out-of-10 drivers are drunk.

Intoxication decreases only with: a. Cold showers. b. Time. c. Exercise d. Coffee.

Time

Before engaging in distracting behavior, such as eating or using a cell phone, you should pull over and stop the vehicle in a safe location. (T/F)

True

Dangerous driving behavior is harassing, intimidating, injuring or obstructing another person while committing one or more traffic offenses. (T/F)

True

Distractions prevent drivers from focusing on driving. (T/F)

True

Driving requires your full attention. (T/F)

True

Driving while you are sleepy reduces your ability to drive effectively. (T/F)

True

Failure to maintain proper control is a common action of a young distracted driver. (T/F)

True

In your lifetime, there's a 50-50 chance that you'll be involved in an alcohol-related crash. (T/F)

True

Just one alcoholic drink can affect your judgment and driving ability. (T/F)

True

Often the actions of tired drivers are confused with drivers who had been drinking. (T/F)

True