★ Driver's Ed Module 7: Distractions 2 Test Answers

Question: Vehicle occupants can be a major distraction to the driver. Which of the following is NOT a distraction caused by an occupant? Select one:
A.) Throwing objects inside or outside of the vehicle
B.) Unexpectedly adjusting vehicle controls
C.) Yelling at persons outside of the vehicle
D.) Sitting facing forward and properly restrained

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Sitting facing forward and properly restrained

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Question: All of the following are distractions while driving EXCEPT: Select one:
A.) Checking rear view mirror
B.) Occupants - infants, children, adults
C.) Grooming
D.) High radio volume

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Checking rear view mirror

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Question: Grooming is only a distraction when the driver uses the rearview mirror as a vanity mirror.
A.) True
B.) False

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FALSE

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Question: Multi-Task Performances Time Management is techniques to divide attention between multi-task performances. Select one:
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

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Question: Distracted Driving is defined as any non-driving activity a person engages in while operating a motor vehicle. Such activities have the potential to distract the person from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing. Select one:
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

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Question: Road construction is a situation that occurs outside of the vehicle that may be a distraction. Select one:
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

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Question: In Texas, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to use a cell phone including texting while driving unless it is an emergency. Select one:
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

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Question: While all distractions can endanger drivers' safety, texting in not an alarming type of distraction because it does not involve all three (vision, manual, and cognitive) types of distraction. Select one:
A.) True
B.) False

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FALSE

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Question: A danger of using a cell phone while driving is reduced situational awareness.
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

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Question: Being able to operate the windshield wipers and or cruise control are not multi-tasking performances.
A.) True
B.) False

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FALSE

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Question: Eye, hand, and foot coordination is not important to driving.
A.) True
B.) False

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FALSE

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Question: Using the turn signal, checking mirrors, braking, and accelerating are all multi-tasking performances.
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

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Question: A driver may manage distractions by texting instead of talking on a cell phone.
A.) True
B.) False

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FALSE

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Question: A driver may manage distractions by expecting distractions to occur.
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

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Question: One of the ways a driver may manage distractions by assessing all potential in-vehicle distractions before driving.
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

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Question: NHTSA lists and describes three main types of distractions, which of the following does NOT belong? Select one:
A.) Visual - Taking your eyes off the road
B.) Manual - Taking your hands off the wheel
C.) Physical - Moving in your seat
D.) Cognitive - Taking your mind off what you are doing

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Physical - Moving in your seat