Module 9

_______________ and ______________ are both criminal offenses that may apply when a person causes injury or death in a road rage incident. Assault in the third degree, manslaughter in the second degree Reckless driving, license suspension Manslaughter in the first degree, misdemeanor aggressive driving License revocation, criminally negligent homicide

Assault in the third degree, manslaughter in the second degree

Which of the following behaviors is typical of aggressive driving? Tailgating Failing to yield right-of-way Both a and b Neither a nor b

Both a and b

Which of the following is a strategy you can use to manage stress on the road? Think about feeling relaxed and focused. Give yourself plenty of time to make the drive. Both a and b. Neither a nor b.

Both a and b.

__________________ can include hostile acts both inside and outside the driver's vehicle. Extreme tailgating Road rage Aggressive driving Physiological responses

Road rage

Which of the following is true about stress? Stress is always bad and should be avoided whenever possible. Stress is sometimes beneficial but can be a problem when it goes on too long. Stress cannot be controlled or managed because it is a physiological response. Stress causes the same symptoms for everyone, and the symptoms pass quickly.

Stress is sometimes beneficial but can be a problem when it goes on too long.

Common symptoms of stress include: increased blood pressure. taking deep breaths. both a and b. neither a nor b.

increased blood pressure.

In New York State, reckless driving: is not illegal. is considered a minor traffic violation punishable with a small fine. is a misdemeanor offense with a penalty of five points on the driver's license. is a felony with a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a fine of $5,000.

is a misdemeanor offense with a penalty of five points on the driver's license.

When you encounter an aggressive driver, your priority should be: staying close in order to try and help if necessary. warning other drivers of the danger. reporting the offending driver to law enforcement. keeping yourself and others safe.

keeping yourself and others safe.

Road rage is different from aggressive driving because: aggressive driving is more serious. aggressive driving is not intended to frighten anyone. road rage involves traffic violations, not criminal actions. road rage involves criminal actions, not traffic violations.

road rage involves criminal actions, not traffic violations.

The best way to avoid being the target of an aggressive driver is: stand your ground and refuse to be bullied. try to make eye contact and engage the driver in a friendly conversation. stay calm and move out of the way as soon as you can do so safely. encourage the driver to slow down by carefully blocking their path.

stay calm and move out of the way as soon as you can do so safely.