Module 11 Review (Driver's Ed)
The distractions can cause:
- Drifting out of the lane position - Running off the road
Examples of aggressive driving include:
- Exceeding the speed limit - Following too closely - Failing to obey traffic controls - Making improper turns and maneuvers
Examples of road rage include:
- Throwing objects at a vehicle - Yelling at a specific roadway user - Attempting to ram another vehicle
Circadian rhythm affects nearly everyone between __________________ and around ___________________
1 and 5 p.m., normal bedtime
What could be some distractions outside the vehicle? (4)
1. Bright vehicle lights 2. Billboards and electronic signs 3. Emergency vehicles 4. Animals (deer, dog, squirrel, cow, etc. )
What are some distractions inside the vehicle? (5)
1. Eating or drinking 2. Passengers 3. Objects moving in the vehicle (place books in the trunk) 4. Animals and insects 5. Adjusting radio or CD
What do you think are the riskiest teen driving distractions? (4)
1. Texting or browsing the Internet 2. Dialing a cell phone 3. Reaching for a cell phone 4. Adjusting the radio or climate controls
_________________ people admit having fallen asleep at the wheel
103 million
______________, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands ______________________ from using hand-held phones while driving.
15 states, prohibit ALL drivers
Studies show that being awake for more than ____________ is equivalent to a 0.08% BAC (blood alcohol concentration).
18 hours
______________ drivers ages 18 - 34 reported using a cell phone while driving.
2 out of 3
Drivers are __________ more likely to be involved in a crash if texting. (VTTI)
23 times
Distracted driving is deadly. _________ motor vehicle deaths were attributed to distracted driving in ________.
3,166, 2017
You are ___________ more likely to be involved in a crash if using a cell phone. (IIHS)
4 times
Young children are ___________ more distracting as passengers than adults. (AAA Foundation)
4 times
Drivers who send and receive text messages take their eyes off the road for an average of _________________________ while texting. At 55 miles per hour, this means that the driver is traveling the ____________________, including the end zones, ___________________ at the road.
4.6 out of every 6 seconds, length of a football field, without looking
_____________, (including Virginia) the District of Columbia, and Guam ban text messaging for ALL drivers.
47 states
_______ of drivers ages 45-54 also admitted using a cell phone while driving.
53%
Infants are ___________ more distracting as passengers than adults. (AAA Foundation)
8 times
Prevent Drowsiness Behind the Wheel: Get adequate sleep -
8 to 9 hours
______ of the driving fatalities involved some form of distraction.
84%
Cause of fatigue: Physical strain
Athletics
Maintaining Your Alertness: __________ heavy foods
Avoid
Prevent Drowsiness Behind the Wheel: _______________________ that cause drowsiness
Avoid medications
Primary law in Virginia
Ban on cell phone use for Under 18 and bus drivers
General Effects of Emotions: _________________ quickens
Breathing
How does texting affect evaluating?
Decision-making slows down and the ability to make decisions is reduced.
__________________ around to talk with children. They can hear you without seeing your eyes.
Do not turn
Cause of fatigue: Monotonous tasks
Driving
Examples of manual:
Eating, getting something, using phone
Cause of fatigue:
Illness
General Effects of Emotions: ___________ risk taking
Increase
Cause of fatigue: _______ of sleep
Lack
Three Types of Fatigue: First one?
Lack of rest or sleep
Effect of fatigue: ______________________ information - signs, lights and sounds
May miss critical
Reduce Driving Stress: _______________ distractions
Minimize
Primary law in Virginia for EVERYONE
No texting
Three Types of Fatigue: Second one?
Operational fatigue, brought on by driving long hours in heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions.
Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: ______________________ in muscles
Pain and soreness
Examples of cognitive:
Phone, music, relationships, other drivers/passengers, etc.
Examples of visual:
Phone, passengers, books, pet, etc.
Prevent Drowsiness Behind the Wheel: _________________ to identify total distance, stopping points, and other logistics
Prepare route
Reduce Driving Stress: ________ and concentrate on driving
Relax
Cause of fatigue: Mental strain
School
Physical Symptoms of Fatigue:
Sleepiness
Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: _____________ in joints
Stiffness
Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: _____________ of hands and feet
Swelling
Effect of fatigue: __________________ to process information or make decisions
Takes longer
Visual
Taking your eyes off the road
Manual
Taking your hands off the wheel
Cognitive
Taking your mind off what you're doing (includes auditory)
Circadian Rhythm
The body's natural "down time".
How does texting affect executing your decisions?
The driver could fail to execute the driving maneuver selected in the evaluation step.
Three Types of Fatigue: Third one?
The personal circadian rhythm fatigue.
How does texting affect searching?
You could miss seeing an important change in your driving environment.
Does being young reduce the risk of driver fatigue? Why or Why not?
Youth does not remove the risk of fatigue. Youthful drivers are at high risk for fatigue-related crashes due to a large number of activities in a teen's life.
Reduce Driving Stress: Don't drive when __________, upset, or overly tired
angry
Pets Should be restrained in the ______________ or cargo area.
back seat
Maintaining Your Alertness: Take periodic _________
breaks
Your brain goes from one task to the other, but _____________________ tasks at the same time.
cannot perform two
The number one ______________________ is distracted driving. (NHTSA)
cause of teen deaths
DIVIDED ATTENTION compromises your __________, __________ and/or ___________________.
cognitive, manual, visual abilities
Type of Aggression Quiet aggression:
complaining, rushing, competing, resisting by not letting others in
Pets should be in _____________, in ___________________, or a pet car seat.
crates, safely restraints
Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Don't _____________ other drivers
cut off
Type of Aggression Epic aggression:
cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting, shooting
Maintaining Your Alertness: Be aware of ______________ during the day
down time
It's an ___________________ to prove in court when a person is calling/texting just before or at the time of a crash.
easy matter
General Effects of Emotions: Feeling of _________________
exhaustion
Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Avoid rude ________________
gestures
General Effects of Emotions: Heartbeat _____________
increases
Phone company records of calls/text messages are ______________ and accurate to the second.
irrefutable
Pets should never be on _______
laps
General Effects of Emotions: Create _____________________
mental distractions
Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: Tired _______________
muscles
Maintaining Your Alertness: Take a _____ if needed
nap
Pets should __________ be in the front passenger seat.
never
Research indicates there is ____________________ in the crash risk if you use a hands-free or a hand-held cell phone. (VTTI)
no difference
Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: Localized _________ behind head or eyes
pain
Prevent Drowsiness Behind the Wheel: Drive with a ________________
passenger
Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Do not drive in ________________
passing lane
Reduce Driving Stress: Be __________
polite
Reduce Driving Stress: Drive ____________ speed limit
posted
Cause of fatigue: Over____________
reacting
Effect of fatigue: Impairs ___________________, judgment, and vision
reaction time
Driving and texting ___________ driver to both look at the phone and manipulate the keypad.
requires
Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Keep __________, except to pass
right
Driving and texting is __________ than talking on a cell phone.
riskier
Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Keep a _______ following distance
safe
If children become disruptive or are in distress, find the nearest ______________________ and then deal with the situation.
safe place to pull over
Reduce Driving Stress: Alter _____________ to avoid peak drive times
schedule
Make sure children and infants are in the proper safety seats and that the _____________________
seats are secure
Effect of fatigue: Impairs __________ and abilities - may not see objects clearly or in a timely manner
senses
Drivers may experience "heavy lids" (______________________) or fall asleep for longer periods increasing the chance of a collision dramatically.
short bursts of sleep
Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Give others _________ to merge
space
Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Use horn ______________
sparingly
Cause of fatigue: _____ glare
sun
Maintaining Your Alertness: Wear ________________
sunglasses
Maintaining Your Alertness: Drive with a passenger and ________________
take turns
divided attention
the process of moving your attention from one task to another
General Effects of Emotions: Interfere with your ability to _________
think
Reduce Driving Stress: Leave plenty of __________
time
Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: A ____________________ during mental processing
tired feeling
Physical Symptoms of Fatigue: General body sensation of _______________
tiredness
Road Rage occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon ________________ or cause ________ to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident with the intent to harm others. Road rage is an ____________________________ generally ignited by aggressive driving behaviors.
to threaten, harm, escalation of emotions
Texting and cell phone use...... can be ____________ and officials can tell if you were texting, on the phone, or just completed a call before or during a crash.
tracked
Avoid Triggering Aggression in other drivers: Use _______________
turn signals
Be sure children __________________ passenger rules.
understand
Don't travel with __________________ pets.
unrestrained
Cause of fatigue: Riding in a _________ passenger compartment
warm
Reduce Driving Stress: Know ___________ you are going
where
Aggressive Driving occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner, _________________ for others' safety
without regard
Type of Aggression Verbal aggression:
yelling, cursing, gesturing, honking, insulting