Distracted Driving

What is distracted driving?

• Any activity that diverts attention from driving

• Talking to a passenger while driving

• Eating or drinking while driving

• Using a hands-free device while driving

What are some common distractions while driving?

• Using a laptop or tablet

• Texting or using a cellphone, eating or drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system, and grooming or applying makeup.

• Reading a book or newspaper

• Daydreaming or being lost in thought

How does distracted driving contribute to accidents?

• Distracted driving diverts the driver's attention from the road, increasing the risk of accidents.

• Distracted driving has no impact on accident rates.

• Distracted driving only affects minor accidents.

• Distracted driving actually reduces the risk of accidents.

What are the consequences of distracted driving?

• Higher insurance premiums, damaged vehicles, and legal consequences.

• Decreased reaction time, impaired judgment, and loss of focus.

• Increased stress levels, decreased productivity, and damaged relationships.

• Increased risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities

How can distractions be minimized while driving?

• Follow the steps mentioned above to minimize distractions while driving.

• Eat or drink while driving

• Engage in deep conversations with passengers

• Use your phone while driving

What are some examples of visual distractions?

• loud noises, strong smells, crowded spaces, static advertisements

• soft music, pleasant scents, open spaces, subtle advertisements

• dim lighting, stationary objects, organized environments, plain advertisements

• bright lights, moving objects, cluttered environments, flashy advertisements

How does the author Zoe Franklin use pathos to evoke emotion in the article?

• The author mentions that approximately 660,000 American drivers use their phones while driving.

• The author shares the account of how Aaron suffered many injuries in an accident.

• By quoting Secretary Ray LaHood

What are some examples of manual distractions?

• Talking on the phone, applying makeup, reading a book

• Watching a movie, playing a video game, talking to a passenger

• Using a GPS, listening to music, daydreaming

• Texting, using a handheld device, eating, drinking, adjusting controls in a vehicle, reaching for an object

Why is using a mobile phone while driving dangerous?

• It increases the driver's reaction time to potential hazards.

• It improves the driver's ability to multitask.

• It distracts the driver from the road and reduces their ability to react to potential hazards.

• It enhances the driver's focus on the road.

Who was the expert who the author quoted to evoke the persuasive technique "ethos" ?

• Secretary Ray LaHood

• Aaron Brookens

• Zoe Franklin

• Kelly Brookens