2018 Q1 Safety Quiz

Driving While Distracted

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* 1. List three of the most common types of driver distractions.

Talking on a cell phone, changing the radio channels, or rolling down the windows while driving.

Talking on a cell phone, eating or smoking while driving.

Looking at papers, changing radio channels or eating while driving.

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* 2. Studies indicate that drivers who send text messages while driving take their eyes off the road what percentage of time more than drivers who do not text and drive?

25%

400%

75%

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* 3. Put yourself in the same situation as the driver in the accident described above. What steps can you take to reduce the potential of a similar accident?

Answer the cell phone while driving.

Do not wait until you pull off the road before talking on the cell phone.

Do not attempt to answer a cell phone while driving. Wait until you can safely pull off the road before talking on a cell phone.

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* 4. How many crashes and how many deaths are anticipated to occur each year due to the use of a cell phone by a driver?

100,000 crashes and 1000 deaths

500,000 crashes and 2000 deaths

636,000 crashes and 2600 deaths

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* 5. What are several ways you can reduce your risk of being distracted while driving?

By keeping my eyes on the road at all times, by only talking on a cell phone when I am stopped in traffic, and having my items readily available.

By keeping my eyes on the road at all times, by not talking on a cell phone or texting, properly stowing all gear in the truck, and not reaching for items while driving.

By not talking on a cell phone or texting, having gear readily available within arms reaching while driving.

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* 6. Research has found that driving while talking on a cell phone a driver is more likely to cause a rear-end accident than a drunk driver.

True

False

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* 1. List three of the most common types of driver distractions.

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* 2. Studies indicate that drivers who send text messages while driving take their eyes off the road what percentage of time more than drivers who do not text and drive?

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* 3. Put yourself in the same situation as the driver in the accident described above. What steps can you take to reduce the potential of a similar accident?

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* 4. How many crashes and how many deaths are anticipated to occur each year due to the use of a cell phone by a driver?

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* 5. What are several ways you can reduce your risk of being distracted while driving?

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* 6. Research has found that driving while talking on a cell phone a driver is more likely to cause a rear-end accident than a drunk driver.

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* 7. What is your first and last name to get credit for taking this quiz?