★ Distractions While Driving -Traffic School, Defensive Driving, Drivers Ed Test Answers

Question: This activity may cause a distraction while driving:
➜ This activity may cause driving distraction:
A.) reading
B.) applying makeup
C.) shaving
D.) all of the above

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all of the above (reading, applying makeup, shaving)

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Question: Who, in particular, take away a driver's attention and heighten accident potential?
A.) cellular phone salespeople
B.) Canadian scientists
C.) children
D.) police officers

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children

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Question: One way to control distractions is to_________.
A.) make a list of all the ones you cannot control
B.) inventory the ones you can control
C.) tell your passengers about them
D.) disregard all of them

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inventory the ones you can control

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Question: Negative thoughts that occur while driving often surface in the form of __________.
A.) confusion
B.) playing the radio too loud
C.) hostile verbal expression
D.) missing an exit

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hostile verbal expression

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Question: While driving, if you need to use your cell phone, _________.
A.) it is risk-free to have the conversation in a low-traffic environment
B.) pull over to use the phone
C.) using a hands-free phone will keep your mind on driving
D.) it is safe as long as you keep your eyes on the road

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pull over to use the phone

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Question: Driving distractions can occur __________ of the vehicle.
A.) Inside
B.) Outside
C.) Both answers listed are correct

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Both answers listed are correct

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Question: Distracted drivers are involved in 25 to ___ of all crashes.
A.) 100%
B.) 50%
C.) 30%
D.) 75%

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50%

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Question: What is not included in your perception time?
A.) Identify
B.) Predict
C.) Brake
D.) Decide

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Brake

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Question: Your perception time is always the same.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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False

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Question: Drivers should let outside distractions deter them from safe driving habits.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Question: What activity behind the wheel involves all three types of distractions (visual, manual, and cognitive) and is the most alarming?
A.) Eating
B.) Talking to passengers
C.) Texting
D.) Talking on a cell phone

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Texting

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Question: Daydreaming while driving is an example of which type of distraction? select the best option
A.) Visual
B.) Auditory
C.) Cognitive
D.) Biomechanical/Manual

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Cognitive

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Question: Which driving habit should drivers practice in order to stay safe on the road?
A.) checking email
B.) listening to music
C.) opening snack food
D.) minimizing distractions

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minimizing distractions