Unit 9

Drivers who text are ________ times more likely to get involved in a crash.

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While driving drivers should pay attention to all of the following EXCEPT:

Aircraft directly overhead

"Distracted driving" has been defined as:

Anything that takes the drivers attention away from driving

Which group of drivers is most likely to experience a crash caused by distracted driving?

Drivers under age 20

What type of drivers are more susceptible to distractions while driving?

Novice drivers

Young drivers are especially susceptible to distractions caused by:

adjusting the audio system

Costs associated with distracted driving related crashes could include:

all of the above: Property damage, fines associated with criminal charges, monies awarded because of civil lawsuits.

Vehicle equipment that could cause a driver to become distracted includes:

all of the above: voice activated controls, blind spot detectors, and advanced navigation systems

The best time to address distractions that can affect driving is:

before driving begins

The responsibility for driving safely and remaining free of distractions rest with:

driver