Driver's Ed Chapter 8

it is perfect safe to eat while driving

under no circumstances

when driving when should u adjust your seat and mirrors

when stopped before entering traffic

is talking on a cellphone and driving always a distraction

yes

an example of a visual distraction

a parade in a nearby park

distracted driving is caused by

a specific event that takes the driver's focus off the driving task

what could become a projectile

an air freshener, a tissue box, and a pair of sunglasses (anything not restrained)

example of an inside the vehicle distraction

an unrestrained dog in the back seat

a loud explosion is an example of what kind of distraction

auditory

a driver who gawks and rubbernecks

becomes a distraction to other drivers

how can passengers not distract drivers

by sitting quietly

animals outside the vehicle

can be distractions whether or not the enter the path of travel

excessively loud car sound systems

can make it hard to hear other vehicles and can create auditory distractions for other drivers

within a few minutes after a large fire has been identified traffic in the area becomes

chaotic and congested

a stuffed animal on the rear ledge window

could become a hazard to the driver or passengers

fatigue can be a cause of

driver inattention

do drivers have more control over inside the vehicle distractions or outside the vehicle ones

inside the vehicle ones

drinking a soft drink while driving

is a biomechanical distraction

compared to experience old drivers younger drivers are

more likely to be distracted by passengers

when leaving a stadium parking lot after a major sporting event you should

pay attention to the surrounding traffic and pa attention to surrounding pedestrians who may create conflicts in your path of travel

example of a biomechanical distraction

reaching for a soft drink

traffic backlogs caused by gawking are a major cause of

read end collisions

gawking takes place when a person

stares

if you notice a fragile bee in the car while driving you should

stay calm, look for a safe spot to pull over

an example of a cognitive distraction is

talking to a passenger

electronic traffic info signs are often placed close to the road

to reduce the distance you need to move your eyes to read the message