VADETS Module 11 Questions and Answers Graded A

VADETS Module 11 Questions and Answers Graded A The following are distractions inside the vehicle: All of these: - talking, answering or texting on a cell phone - adjusting radio - grooming activities True or False: the number one cause of teen deaths is distracted driving? True True or False: you cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. True True or False: young children are 4 times more distracting as passengers than adults (AAA Foundation). True True or False: research indicates there is no difference in the crash risk if you use a hand-free or a hand-held cell phone (VTTI)? True Approximately _____________ million drivers admit they have had an accident or near accident because they dozed off or were too tired to drive. 11 About ___________ in five drivers said they pull over to nap when driving drowsy (National Sleep Foundation Poll) one Adults between ______________ are much likely to drive while drowsy compared to other age groups. 18-29 Driver's tend to fall asleep more on _________________________. high-speed rural highways True or False: there is a test to determine sleepiness as there is for intoxication. False Do not allow _____________________ to encourage you to take more risks. peer pressure While driving, if you can not calm down over a situation, _____________. stop One of seven ways to control your emotions while driving is _____________________. plan ahead True or False: An example of a self-imposed anxiety is saying, "Oh, no. Red light!" True True or False: In order to reduce stress, drive the posted speed limit. True ________________________ occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner, without regard for the safety of others. Agressive driving ____________________ aggression is cutting off, blocking, chasing, physical fighting, shooting while driving. Epic aggression If you are convicted of aggressive driving, your license could be suspended for ________ days or for as long as six months. 10 Nearly, __________ percent of drivers expressed anger, aggression, or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year. 80 True or False: An example of an aggressive driver is one who fails to obey traffic controls. True True or False: Driver attention is the act of applying the mind to the driving task. True ____________________ compromises your cognitive, manual, and/or visual abilities. Divided attention ___________________ are anything inside or outside of the vehicle that takes the driver's focus away from driving. Distractions The following are distractions inside the vehicle: - adjusting radio - grooming activities - talking, answering, or texting on a cell phone True or False: the number one cause of teen deaths is distracted driving (NHTSA). True True or False: research indicates there is a difference in the crash risk if you use a hands-free or a hand-held cell phone. (VIIT) False! (there is no difference) True or False: driver fatigue impairs reaction time, judgement, and vision. True True or False: sleep related crashes are most common among older people, especially women with grandchildren. False- they are most common in young people, especially men, adults with children, and shift workers. The following statement, Why are these cars going so slow? , is an example of... self imposed anxiety True or False: if you control your thoughts, you'll be able to control your emotions. True __________________ occurs when a driving operates a vehicle in a push or bold manner without regard for the safety of others. Aggressive driving Types of aggression while driving are... verbal, quiet, and epic True or False: if you are convicted of aggressive driving, you license could be suspended for 5 days or for as long as 3 months. False- license could be suspended for 10 days or for as long as 6 months. True or False: using rude gestures may trigger aggression in other drivers. True ________ _____________ occurs when a driver uses a vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident. Road rage True or False: if a driver is convicted of road rage, there are stiff fines and penalties depending on the age of the driver. False- it doesn't depend on age At least __________% of driver expressed anger, aggression, or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year. 80 True or False: one way to avoid being the victim of an aggressive driver is don't engage. True True or False: Aggressive driving shall be punished as a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, aggressive driving with the intent to injure another person shall be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor. True True or False: quiet aggression while driving is cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting, or shooting. False- quiet aggression while driving is rushing, competing or resisting by not letting others in. True or False: You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. True True or False: Young children are 4 times more distracting as passengers than adults. (AAA Foundation) True True or False: Cellphones and texting are the only things that can distract drivers. False True or False: If a driver is fatigued, it may take longer to process information or make decisions. True Following another vehicle closely is known as ___________________________. tailgating