Driver’s Ed chapter 5

What are the effects of driving intoxicated?

• Poor judgement only

• Tiredness and poor vision

• Slowed reaction times, poor judgement, reducing attention spans, affected hearing and vision

• Nothing

How might passengers distract you while driving?

• Tempt you to look in the back seat

• Make you laugh

• Take your focus from the road

• Help you drive by pointing out things you don't notice

Which of the following are internal sources of distraction while driving?

• Looking at movement/actions of other occupants

• Adjusting vehicle controls, such as the radio or CD player

• Retrieving object from floor and/or seat

• Reading map/directions/newspaper

• All of these

Is multitasking good while driving?

• Yes

• No

An auditory distraction is when

• Auditory distractions are when the driver hears something while driving

• Auditory distractions are when the driver sees something while driving

• Auditory distractions are when the driver thinks of something while driving

• Auditory distractions are when the driver reaches for something while driving

Defensive driving is

• Good driving while biomechanically distracted

• Using your knowledge, anticipation, judgement, and skill to drive legally and safely

• Driviing with the Doctor to the defense hospital unit

• Using the Sebastian System

What are some of the MOST common distractions that can affect driving?

• Texting or talking on the phone, eating or drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, adjusting the radio or other controls, and using a navigation system or other electronic device.

• Watching a movie or video on a device while driving

• Applying makeup or grooming

• Reading a book or newspaper while driving

What is the meaning of the term 'tailgating' in defensive driving?

• Driving too far behind another vehicle

• Driving in the middle of two lanes

• Driving with excessive speed

• Driving too closely behind another vehicle

What is the purpose of scanning while driving defensively?

• To ignore potential hazards and dangers on the road.

• To close your eyes and relax while driving.

• To be aware of potential hazards and anticipate dangers on the road.

• To focus solely on the vehicle's speed.

What are the three main components of defensive driving?

• speeding, distraction, and recklessness

• anticipation, concentration, and judgment

• complacency, carelessness, and inexperience

• aggression, impatience, and inattentiveness