Texting Driving

What is the primary scientific reason why texting while driving is dangerous?

• It distracts the driver's attention from the road.

• It causes the car to accelerate unexpectedly.

• It improves the driver's reaction time.

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

Which part of the brain is most affected by the distraction of texting while driving?

• Cerebellum

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

Texting while driving can be compared to which scientific phenomenon due to divided attention?

• Multitasking in computers

• Photosynthesis in plants

• Evaporation of water

• Magnetic resonance imaging

What is the average time a driver's eyes are off the road while texting?

• 2 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

Which scientific principle explains the delayed reaction time when texting while driving?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• Signal Detection Theory

• Theory of Relativity

In an experiment measuring reaction time, what variable would texting while driving represent?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control variable

• Extraneous variable

What is the effect of texting on the cognitive load of a driver?

• Decreases cognitive load

• Increases cognitive load

• No effect on cognitive load

• Balances cognitive load

Which scientific study method can be used to analyze the impact of texting on driving performance?

• Case study

• Longitudinal study

• Cross-sectional study

• Experimental study

How does texting while driving affect the driver's situational awareness?

• Enhances situational awareness

• Reduces situational awareness

• No effect on situational awareness

• Improves situational awareness

What is the term for the phenomenon where a driver fails to notice an unexpected event while texting?

• Inattentional blindness

• Visual acuity

• Peripheral vision

• Depth perception