Understanding Distracted Driving Quiz

Interacting with passengers diverts attention from the road.

A minimum following distance of 3 seconds is recommended to ensure safe braking.

Hands-free devices aim to reduce physical distractions by allowing drivers to use phones without holding them.

Talking on a hands-free phone is not considered a form of distracted driving.

Texting requires manual input and is an example of manual distraction while driving.

Approximately 25% of car crashes in the United States are due to distracted driving.

Drivers aged 21-34 have the highest proportion of reported distraction in fatal crashes.

Listening to a podcast is an auditory, not visual, activity and is not considered a visual distraction.

Rainy weather increases the risk of distraction-related accidents due to reduced visibility and road conditions.

Cognitive distractions, such as daydreaming or using a phone, are considered the most dangerous by experts.

The overconfidence effect refers to drivers' belief that they can effectively multitask while driving, leading to increased risk.

Texting is the leading cause of distraction-related accidents.

The campaign 'U Drive. U Text. U Pay.' targets distracted driving in the United States.

Texting while driving is a cognitive distraction, requiring mental focus away from driving.

Inattention blindness occurs when drivers fail to see objects in their field of vision due to intense focus on one task.

Young adults tend to use electronic devices while driving at higher rates than other age groups.

Dopamine is associated with the brain's reward system and can contribute to the urge to check phones while driving.

Approximately 25% of drivers admit to having texted while driving within the past 30 days.

Teenagers are most likely to be involved in distracted driving crashes.