Question

chapter13 the effects of distractions, drowsiness and emotions on driving

1. fatigue can be a problem for drivers:

a. only at night.
b. all the time.
c. only on long trips.
d. when they eat too much.

1. strong emotions can affect our ability to make safe driving decisions.

a. true
b. false

1. to help you keep your emotions from affecting your driving you should not:

a. direct your emotions at a person’s actions rather than the individual.
b. delay driving when you are upset.
c. expect other drivers to make mistakes.
d. use calming drugs before driving.

1. emotional responses are:

a. learned and can be changed.
b. learned and cannot be changed.
c. inherited and can be changed.
d. inherited and cannot be changed.
strong emotions can affect your:
a. physical coordination before your mental judgment.
b. mental judgment before you physical coordination.
c. ability to think, reason and make decisions.
d. physical skills before your mental skills.

1. one of the best ways to prevent fatigue while driving on a long trip is to:

a. take food along so you can avoid drive - through restaurants.
b. play the radio at high volume.
c. leave early (3 a.m. to 5 a.m.), eat regular meals and drive at the speed limit.
d. stop, get out of the vehicle and walk around for at least ten minutes every two hours.

1. if you are driving and become fatigued you should:

a. stop driving and get rest.
b. play the radio at high volume.
c. open the windows.
d. all of the above are correct.

1. if you are upset or distracted when you are driving you may:

a. miss seeing important information needed to drive safely.
b. become fatigued between 1 and 5 p.m.
c. reduce your social inhibitions.
d. all of the above are correct.

1. circadian rhythm will:

a. allow you to go extended periods of time without sleep.
b. wake you up if you fall asleep while driving.
c. cause you to be less alert, even drowsy, between approximately 2 and 4 p.m.
d. stop when your vehicle stops.

1. drivers are at increased risk at becoming drowsy if they:

a. are shift workers.
b. take long trips.
c. are young drivers.
d. all of the above are correct.

Explanation:

1. Fatigue can be a problem for drivers on long trips as driving for extended periods without rest can cause tiredness.
2. Strong emotions can indeed affect our ability to make safe driving - related decisions as they can cloud judgment.
3. Using calming drugs before driving is a bad idea as it can impair driving ability.
4. Emotional responses are learned and can be changed through self - awareness and training.
5. Strong emotions primarily affect our ability to think, reason and make decisions.
6. Stopping, getting out of the vehicle and walking around every two hours helps prevent fatigue on long trips by re - energizing the body.
7. When driving and becoming fatigued, the best thing is to stop driving and get rest.
8. When upset or distracted while driving, one may miss seeing important information for safe driving.
9. Circadian rhythm can cause drowsiness between approximately 2 and 4 P.M.
10. Shift workers, those on long trips and young drivers are all at increased risk of drowsiness.

Answer:

1. c. Only on long trips.
2. a. True
3. d. Use calming drugs before driving.
4. a. Learned and can be changed.
5. c. Ability to think, reason and make decisions.
6. d. Stop, get out of the vehicle and walk around for at least ten minutes every two hours.
7. a. Stop driving and get rest.
8. a. Miss seeing important information needed to drive safely.
9. c. Cause you to be less alert, even drowsy, between approximately 2 and 4 P.M.
10. d. All of the above are correct.