Module 11 Topic 1 – Driver Attention/Distracted Driving

It is illegal to text and drive in Virginia. Choose the BEST answer.

• True
• False

What age group of drivers are distracted while driving? Choose the BEST answer.

• new drivers
• experienced drivers
• senior citizen drivers
• all of the above

“Distracted driving” has been defined as: Choose the BEST answer.

• Anything that causes a driver to lose control of his or her vehicle
• Anything that takes a driver’s attention away from driving
• Anything that causes a driver to brake unexpectedly
• Anything that causes a driver to “rubberneck”

Drivers who text are ___ times more likely to get involved in a crash. Choose the BEST answer.

• 2
• 5
• 14
• 23

The responsibility for driving safely and remaining free of distractions rests with ___. Choose the BEST answer.

• the DMV
• passengers
• the driver
• the police

As a passenger, you can help reduce distractions by ___. Choose the BEST answer.

• turning the radio volume up to the highest level
• reading the directions aloud to the driver to navigate to a location
• interacting with drivers in other vehicles
• yelling at the driver when they go too fast.

Drivers who can multitask have divided attention and are unable to focus on the driving task.

• True
• False

Flashing red lights at dangerous intersections helps reduce ___.

• speeding
• inattentive blindness
• traffic jams
• road rage

An example of a manual distraction is ___.

• Looking at your phone
• Thinking about something important
• Eating
• Talking with your passengers

The number one cause of single car crashes/fatalities is running off the road. What is the number one reason drivers run off the road?

• Speeding
• Sleeping
• Distracted and take their eyes off the path of travel
• Braking too hard