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DO NOW
In a brief paragraph: Your goal is to try and convince someone to stop using their phone (texting, emailing, calls, etc.) while driving. What would you say and how would you say it?
Distracted DrivingMany things to focus on while driving:
◦What is going on around you◦Others know where you are and what you plan to do◦Adjust speed and position◦Alert to any surprises
Avoid distractions inside your vehicle
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Americas-New-Deadly-Obsession-Partial-Episode-Video
Driver Distractions
3,328 deaths were caused by distracted driving crashes.
Distracted driving is…..
• Any activity that diverts a persons attention away from the primary task of driving.
• Impacts the driver, passengers and a bystanders safety.
Driver Distractions
Q1. The three types of distracted driving are manual, visual, and ________.
A. Physical B. Cognitive C. Supernatural D. None of the above
Answer – B The Governors Highway Safety Association classifies distracted driving as follows:
• Visual: Taking your eyes off the road
• Manual: Manipulating or controlling something other than the wheel. Taking your hands off the wheel.
• Cognitive: Taking your mind off driving
Q2. Which of the following actions, when performed while driving, is
considered distracted driving?
A. Texting B. Talking on the phone
C. Adjusting the radio D. Thinking about a family problem
E. All of the above
Answer – E
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines distraction as a
type of inattentiveness that happens when the driver’s attention is
diverted.
Inattentiveness in a driver can be distractions such as adjusting the
radio, or cognitive activities like thinking about personal, family, or financial
problems.
Driver Distractions Inside the Vehicle
7. Cell Phones & Smartphones
Dialing & Answering a Call
Talking
Surfing the Internet
Social Media sites
8. TEXTING Q3. If you text while driving, you are _____ times more likely to have an accident.
A. 5 B. 10
C. 15 D. More than 20
Answer = D
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, you are
23 times more likely to be involved in an accident if you are texting and driving.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dht-Vy25jPs
Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds.
• That is the equivalent of driving 55 mph the length of an entire football field…..blind.
Driver Distractions Outside the vehicle
Swerving into your lane
Changing lanesTraffic slowed or
stoppedEmergency
vehiclesBright vehicle
lights
1. Vehicles
2. People
Driver Distractions outside the vehicle
People in roadway (child, crowd, playground)
People on sidewalk/shoulder
Police Officer directing traffic
Bicyclist
Driver Distractions outside the vehicle
Road construction
Accidents
Vision obstructed
Animal in roadway (deer, dog, etc.)
3. Roadway obstacles
Driver Age Group Distractions
Drivers under age 20 are more likely than older drivers to be
distracted at the time of their crash.
20-29 year-olds use a cell phone frequently.
30-49 year-olds eat and drink more often in the car.
50 plus drivers are more distracted by outside objects
Which of the following age groups has the highest number of distracted drivers?
A. Teenagers B. Drivers in their 20’s
C. Drivers in their 30’s D. Senior citizens
Answer – A
Distraction.gov states that drivers under the age of 20 years are the greatest distracted drivers.
16% of all drivers 20 years old and below who are involved in fatal crashes were distracted while driving.
For which age group does being distracted by a cell phone result in the highest percentage of fatal crashes?
A. Teenagers B. Drivers in their 20’s
C. Drivers in their 30’s D. Senior citizens
Answer – C The 30-39 year-old drivers are the age group
most distracted by cell phones. ◦ 24 percent of the fatal crashes for this group was cell
phone distractionsThe under-20 age group drivers involved in
fatal crashes, 22 percent were caused by cell phone distraction.
How many states ban hand-held cell phone use for ALL drivers?
A. 10 B. 20 C. 30
D. 40 E. 50
Answer – A
Talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving is banned in 10 states (and D.C.) for ALL drivers
For novice drivers, cell phone use in general is restricted in 30 states and D.C.
How many states in the U.S. ban texting while driving for all drivers?
A. 39 B. 42 C. 45 D. 50
Answer – A 39 states prohibit text messaging for all
drivers.
All 39 states, except 4 have it as a primary offense.
Authorities will issue a $100 fine to any driver caught violating this law, although no points will be issued to the license
NJ Cell Phone Laws (Effective March 1, 2008)
New Jersey law makes using a hand-held communications device a primary offense.
“Use” of a wireless phone and any other hand-held communication device includes, talking or listening to another person, texting, or sending and receiving electronic messages.
Bottom Line with Cell Phone
1. NO talking on a hand-held device.2. NO texting and driving3. GDL Law- NO using hand held or hands free cell phones or any other electronic devices.
1. At what age was Alex killed?
2. Where was she going at the time of her accident?
3. Why what advice did her parents give Alex about the road she was on?
4. Why did they give that advice?
5. After the accident, what did her parents have to do because of Alex’s injuries?
6. List 2 effects the loss of Alex has on her family.
7. What was Alex doing at the time of the accident?
8. How Would You Stop It? (3-5 sentences)◦ Write a well structured and thought out conclusion. What can you say to a
family member or friend on how the effects of texting and driving impacts you or your community.
Alex Brown Storyhttp://www.distraction.gov/content/faces/index.html#/faces/alex-brown/
Texting and Driving Simulation• Go to
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/07/19/technology/20090719-driving-game.html?_r=0
• Carefully read “HOW IT WORKS” before you start the game.
• After you complete your FIRST game, fill out the below about your statistics
Your first game STATISTICS
1. How much slower are you when texting?
2. How many more gates did you miss while texting?
3. Did you see the gray lady?