Understanding Distracted Driving Quiz

Challenge yourself with 19 questions on distracted driving. Learn about risks, behaviors, and ways to stay safe on the road.

#1

Which of the following is considered a distraction while driving?

Talking to a passenger
Listening to music at a reasonable volume
Checking a map on a GPS device
Monitoring traffic signals
#2

What is the recommended minimum following distance when driving behind another vehicle?

1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
#3

What is the primary purpose of hands-free devices while driving?

To eliminate distractions completely
To allow drivers to use their phones legally
To reduce the physical distraction of holding a phone
To improve sound quality during phone calls
#4

Which of the following is NOT a form of distracted driving?

Talking on a hands-free phone
Texting
Eating
Adjusting the rearview mirror
#5

Which of the following is an example of manual distraction while driving?

Listening to music
Talking to a passenger
Texting
Adjusting the air conditioning
#6

What percentage of all car crashes in the United States are caused by distracted driving?

5%
10%
25%
30%
#7

Which age group has the highest proportion of drivers who reported being distracted at the time of fatal crashes?

16-20
21-34
35-44
45-64
#8

Which of the following activities is NOT considered a form of visual distraction while driving?

Reading a text message
Looking at a billboard
Glancing at a GPS screen
Listening to a podcast
#9

In which weather condition is the risk of distraction-related accidents typically higher?

Clear and sunny
Rainy
Foggy
Windy
#10

Which type of distraction is the most dangerous according to traffic safety experts?

Visual distractions
Manual distractions
Cognitive distractions
Auditory distractions
#11

What is the term for the behavior of drivers who believe they can multitask effectively while driving?

Multitasking bias
Overconfidence effect
Distracted driving fallacy
Divided attention illusion
#12

What is the leading cause of distraction-related accidents?

Texting
Eating
Talking to passengers
Using GPS
#13

What is the name of the law enforcement campaign aimed at cracking down on distracted driving in the United States?

Operation Red Light
Project STOP
DriveSmart
U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
#14

Which of the following types of distraction is classified as a cognitive distraction?

Texting while driving
Eating or drinking
Adjusting the radio
Talking to a passenger
#15

What is the name of the phenomenon where drivers fail to notice things in their driving environment because they are too focused on one thing?

Inattention blindness
Hyperfocus syndrome
Tunnel vision
Selective attention
#16

Which age group tends to use electronic devices while driving at the highest rates?

Teenagers
Young adults
Middle-aged adults
Senior citizens
#17

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the brain's reward system and can contribute to the urge to check phones while driving?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#18

What percentage of drivers admit to having texted while driving within the past 30 days?

5%
15%
25%
35%
#19

Which demographic group is most likely to be involved in distracted driving crashes?

Teenagers
Middle-aged adults
Senior citizens
Young adults

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