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

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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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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Dealing with children while driving can be especially distracting if the driver turns around to __________
A.) adjust the occupants.
B.) pick up a lost toy.
C.) Either A or B

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Either A or B

EXPLANATION: Nearly one in four (24%) drivers deal with children in the back seat of the car while driving. One in ten (10%) say they engage in this action on the majority of their trips, while an additional 14% do so on about one-quarter to one-half of their driving trips. This distracting behavior can be especially distracting if the driver actually turns around to adjust the occupants or pick up a lost toy or offer food.

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

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False

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

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FALSE

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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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NHTSA reports that the average text takes the drivers eyes off the road for _____ seconds.
NHTSA reports that the average text takes the drivers eyes off the road for blank seconds.
A.) 3
B.) 4.6 to 5
C.) 10

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4.6 to 5

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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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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

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A “mobile office” may include __________
A "mobile office" may include A.) e-mail and internet services.
B.) fax services.
C.) telephone, voice-mail and paging capabilities.
D.) all of the above

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all of the above A mobile office may include e-mail and internet services, fax services, telephone, voice-mail and paging capabilities.

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In Florida and some other states, cellular emergency calls are directed to the state police (*__________ on your cellular phone).
A.) FPH
B.) FHP
C.) HPF
D.) HFP

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FHP

In Florida and some other states, cellular emergency calls are directed to the state police (*FHP on your cellular phone). The state police surveyed are generally appreciative of the quick notification capabilities afforded by cellular telephones. Be sure your reason for calling is a true emergency before using *FHP to call for assistance.