Segment 2 test review

one important factor a driver must maintain is: a) attention to the driving task b) politeness when driving c) inattentive driving

a) attention to the driving task

Rubbernecking is a term used to describe a driver who is maintaining eye contact: a) crash scene b) object in the rearview mirror c) talking to other passengers

a) crash scene

Brainpower associated with driving ___________ when a driver listens to someone talking. a) decreases by 40% b) increases by 20% c) is not affected

a) decreases by 40%

_________ is an example of mental distraction a) having a conversation with a passenger b) drinking/eating c) changing the radio station

a) having a conversation with a passenger

For young drivers, the problem of being distracted is made worse by the simple fact of: a) inexperience b) lack of confidence c) overconfidence

a) inexperience

what are some effects of emotion on driving? a) interfere with your ability to think b) helps you process information quicker c) decreases risk-taking

a) interfere with your ability to think

If the phone rings while you are driving, you should: a) let it go to voice mail and pull over safely b) answer only if you are stooped at a traffic light c) answer quickly and let the person know you will call them back

a) let it go to voice mail and pull over safely

Other items that can affect your ability to drive safely include: a) over the counter medication b) vitamins c) only illegal drugs can affect you

a) over the counter medication

What % of young drivers involved in a fatal crash were not using a safety belt? a) 6% b) 13% c) 23%

b) 13%

in Michigan, ________% of all young drivers in fatal crashes had been drinking alcohol: a) 21 b) 6 c) 37

b) 6

nationally, and average of one ______ fatality occurs every 48 minutes a) road rage b) alcohol impaired driving c) distracted driving

b) alcohol impaired driving

straddling the center or lane marker, driving slow, and drifting in the lane are common signs of a: a) aggressive driver b) drinking driver c) inattentive driver

b) drinking driver

A drivers goal should be to _____ all in vehicle distractions before driving begins. a) eliminate b) minimize c) reduce

b) minimize

A majority of young driver fatal crashes in Michigan were on a section of roadway where: a) a traffic signal was controlling traffic b) no traffic control was in effect c) a stop sign or yield sign was in effect

b) no traffic control was in effect

which one is not an example of distractions outside the vehicle? a) crash scene b) passenger c) broken glass

b) passenger

For every 500 miles driven, the average driver has at least ____ near collision. a) 20 b) 10 c) 1

c) 1

on average how many drinks with alcohol start to effect a person's driving ability? a) 3 b) 4 c) 1

c) 1

50% of the vehicles that young drivers in Michigan were driving when involved in a fatal crash were ____ years of age or older. a) 2 b) 30 c) 10

c) 10

approximately 1 out of every ________ 16 year olds will have a serious crash before reaching his or her 17th birthday a) 2 b) 20 c) 11

c) 11

Alcohol impaired driving fatalities accounted for _____ of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States a) 8% b) 50% c) 32%

c) 32%

if a driver is unable to judge how far the stop sign is from them is due to alcohol what type of impairment do they have? a) Distance b) impaired motor skills c) Visual acuity

c) Visual acuity

exceeding the speed limit, following to closely, and failing to obey traffic controls are examples of: a) road rage b) defensive driving c) aggressive driving

c) aggressive driving

what is the best ways to deal with another drivers rage? a) scream with the window rolled up b) gesture that you understand c) don't respond

c) don't respond

taking alcohol and drugs together or two or more drugs together: a) has no effect on the body b) slows the body reaction c) increases the affect of each

c) increases the affect of each

what type of vehicle is recommended for young drivers to drive? a) small b) no recommendation c) midsize

c) midsize

A conviction for a fatality or for drunken driving remains on your driving record for _______ years a) 10 b) 2 c) permanently

c) permanently

Distracted driving may cause drivers to be delayed in perceiving or completely fail to perceive an important traffic event because of: a) improper action b) delayed decision making c) slowed perception

c) slowed perception

distracted driving may cause drivers to be delayed in perceiving or completely fail to perceive an important traffic event because of: a) improper action b) delayed decision making c) slowed perception

c) slowed perception

In Michigan, in order to become a Gift of Life donor you must be what age? a) 21 years old b) be at least 25 years old c) there is no age limit

c) there is no age limit

which of following is an example of road rage? a) preventing others from passing you b) fantasizing physical violence c) trying to run someone down

c) trying to run someone down

what type of driver is at risk of drowsy driving? a) driver with a passenger b) old driver c) young driver

c) young driver