Distracted Driving Quiz

Assess understanding of distraction types & mitigation.

Multiple Choice

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Texting while driving involves:

Visual, manual, cognitive distraction

Only manual distraction

Only visual distraction

No distraction if brief

Triple-category risk.

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Pre-setting navigation helps by:

Reducing mid-drive device interaction

Increasing phone usage

Eliminating route planning need

Guaranteeing faster arrival

Minimizes manual/visual tasks.

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Rubbernecking external incidents is:

Visual & cognitive distraction

Manual only

Helpful hazard scanning

Required by law

Attention diverted.

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Fatigue combined with distraction:

Compounds reaction delay

Cancels distraction effects

Improves focus

Eliminates drowsiness

Synergistic impairment.

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Mitigation example:

Silence non-essential alerts

Respond to every notification

Eat complex meals while driving

Constantly adjust audio

Reduce triggers.

True / False

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Hands-free setup can reduce manual distraction.

True

False

Less hand removal.

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Brief glances away at high speed have minimal impact.

False

True

Distance traveled increases risk.

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Cognitive distraction can occur even with eyes on road.

True

False

Mental focus matters.

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Eating large messy meals while driving is low risk.

False

True

Manual & visual distraction potential.

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Passenger management can influence distraction level.

True

False

Maintain calm environment.

Scenario / Think & Reveal

1. Highway speed; reading a long message.

Pull over safely if urgent; avoid reading while moving.

2. Night drive + fatigue + notifications.

Silence alerts; increase following distance; consider rest break.

3. Pet loose in vehicle.

Safely restrain pet before trip to prevent sudden distraction.

4. Complex audio adjustments needed.

Set playlist & volume pre-trip; avoid multi-step adjustments mid-drive.

5. Feeling mentally preoccupied.

Pause driving; refocus or delay trip if concentration low.

Reinforce layered mitigation planning.