Question

passing grade for this test is 70% 1. car crashes are the leading cause of death for __ and one out of three of those is alcohol related. a) the elderly b) the middle aged driver c) teens 2. sleep related crashes are most common in which age group? a) 78 to 89 b) 18 to 29 c) 38 to 49 d) 58 to 69 3. an unrestricted drivers license allows drivers to drive without? a) rear view mirror b) side mirrors c) corrective lenses d) hearing aid 4. being stressed or full of anxiety while behind the wheel can have the same devastating effects on driving skills as a) talking on a cell phone b) eating a hamburger c) listening to the radio d) smoking 5. highly anxious drivers have significantly longer __ times as tasks increased in difficulty a) stopping b) braking c) response

Explanation:

1. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens, and a significant portion are alcohol - related.
2. Sleep - related crashes are more common in younger age groups like 18 - 29 due to factors like irregular sleep schedules and less driving experience.
3. An unrestricted driver's license allows driving without corrective lenses if vision requirements are met without them.
4. Stress and anxiety while driving can be as distracting as talking on a cell phone, which requires cognitive focus away from driving.
5. Highly anxious drivers have longer response times as they may take more time to process information when tasks get difficult.

Answer:

1. c) Teens
2. b) 18 to 29
3. c) Corrective lenses
4. a) Talking on a cell phone
5. c) Response