Texting Driving

What is the primary scientific concern associated with texting while driving?

• Increased reaction time

• Improved focus

• Enhanced multitasking

• Reduced fatigue

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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Which part of the brain is most affected by distractions such as texting while driving?

• Cerebellum

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

Texting while driving primarily affects which type of human reaction?

• Voluntary reaction

• Involuntary reaction

• Reflex action

• Conditioned response

What scientific principle explains the increased stopping distance when texting while driving?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• Law of Conservation of Energy

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Which experiment could best demonstrate the dangers of texting while driving?

• Measuring reaction time with and without texting

• Comparing heart rates while texting

• Analyzing brain waves during texting

• Testing memory recall after texting

What is the effect of texting on a driver's peripheral vision?

• Enhances peripheral vision

• No effect

• Reduces peripheral vision

• Improves night vision

How does texting while driving affect cognitive load?

• Decreases cognitive load

• Increases cognitive load

• No effect on cognitive load

• Improves cognitive efficiency

Which scientific study method is best for understanding the impact of texting on driving performance?

• Case study

• Longitudinal study

• Experimental study

• Survey study

What is the term for the delay between seeing a hazard and responding to it while texting?

• Reaction time

• Response time

• Latency period

• Cognitive delay

Which neurotransmitter is most likely to be involved in the distraction caused by texting while driving?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Norepinephrine