distractions

For drivers 15-19 years old involved in fatal crashes, _________ percent of the distracted drivers were distracted by the use of cell phones

21

Drivers talking on the phone while they drive are ____ more times likely to be in a crash

4

how many times is texting while driving makes drivers ________ more likely to be involved in an accident

6x

Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent-at 55 mph-of driving the length of _________, blind.

a football field

T OR F: Billboards are not distractions

false

T OR F: Drivers talking on a phone still have a quicker reaction time than drivers under the influence.

false

T OR F: Eyes on road, hands on the wheel. In this situation we can't be distracted

false

Rubbernecking is what?

looking at crashes as you go by

what is a example for a visual distraction?

taking eyes off the road

what is a example for a manual distraction?

taking hands off the wheel

what is a example for a cognitive distraction?

taking mind off the road

T OR F: Headset cell phone use is not substantially safer than hand-held use

true