1. Driving Distractions A one second delay in hazard
WHILE THINKING ABOUT TECHNOLOGY…
Driving
Distractions
A one second delay in hazard
recognition could result
in a rear end collision
On-board navigation systems
How should a driver properly use this technology?
- pull over and stop...or have a passenger help
It engages the mind to concentrate on the task…which keeps
the eyes away from the road for longer stretches of time
…even some of the innovations designed to help us can be a serious distraction

2. Driving
Distractions
One of the greatest distractions is the improper use of the cell phone
Some research has indicated that drivers are four times more likely to have collisions while using cellular phones.
Why do you think is it more dangerous than just listening to the radio?
Listening to the radio is usually a passive background noise we get used to…while talking to another person requires a concentrated active participation.

3. Driving Distractions Many drivers in various surveys have admitted to:
- having drifted into another lane
- cutting people off
- tailgating others
- not noticing traffic lights changing
- nearly hitting other vehicles
Have you ever noticed anyone distracted while using their cell phone?
Have you ever known anyone who was involved in an accident?

4. safe cell phone practices
Driving
Distractions
Let's think about some
safe cell phone practices
for vehicle usage

5. What are some safe cell phone practices for vehicle usage ???
Driving
Distractions
What are some safe cell phone practices for vehicle usage ???
Safe cell phone practices:
Never dial the phone or take notes while driving…make calls only when parked or give a passenger permission to dial a call
If the phone rings (especially in a demanding driving situation), let voice mail take the call…listen to message after pulling over
If you must answer the call, tell the caller that you are driving, keep the conversation brief or suspend it until you can pull over
Hands free phones are preferable…place the phone in a location easy to see and reach…be familiar with the phone’s features
Avoid stressful or emotional conversations…pay attention to the road and the traffic situation, not the phone call

6. number…this often will take your eyes off the road
Even more distracting
is attempting to dial a
number…this often will
take your eyes off the road
for a couple of seconds

7. number…this often will take your eyes off the road
Even more distracting
is attempting to dial a
number…this often will
take your eyes off the road
for a couple of seconds
Jack, this is Al, mind if I call you back?

8. Driving Distractions What could this bad habit lead to?
1 of 4 women put on makeup or style their hair while driving
When should you do these things?
either before leaving
after you stop at your destination
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication

9. Driving Distractions . . . let's consider other people distractions
What could this bad habit lead to?
1 of 4 women put on makeup or style their hair while driving
When should you do these things?
either before leaving
after you stop at your destination
This may seem extreme…but it does happen…can you think of other weird distracting behaviors?
let's consider other people distractions

10. Driving Distractions Let's consider another people distraction
This may seem extreme…but it does happen…can you think of other weird distracting behaviors?

11. Driving Distractions Passengers in your own car: - talking with you
As the driver, you
are in charge.
If passengers are
distracting, tell them
to stop or you
will pull over.
Driving
Distractions
This kid also
needs a seatbelt!
Passengers in your own car:
- talking with you
complaining/arguing with you
crowding the driver
In what ways could this situation be distracting?
Save this for a better time
Again, these type of situations require you to keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and your mind on your driving
What do you think is the number one distraction for parents?

12. Driving
Distractions
#1 distraction for parents CHILDREN
Be sure they are belted in
Give them books, hand held games, things to look for along the road
Traffic games
Watch TV or tapes
What are some ways children can distract the driver?
They cry, scream, fight, moan and complain…
Often the result is turning around in an attempt to quiet them down with some verbal response…
What are some ways of preventing child distractions in the car?
What did your mother say or do?

13. Driving Distractions What could be the result of this distraction?
Another common inside distraction
Reaching for things
What could be the result of this distraction?
vehicle drifting into parked car on the right
Even worse…reaching for something
on the floor… never do this!
Again, these type of situations require you to keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and your mind on your driving

14. Driving Distractions Dashboard distractions
One final inside distraction…
Dashboard distractions
Looking too long at gauges and dials could cause you to miss important traffic info
It can be especially distracting if your fuel gauge is almost empty
It’s best not to glance down at your dashboard for more than ____second
one

15. Let’s now consider one last source of distractions…
Driving
Distractions
Let’s now consider one last source of distractions…

16. All thoughts diverting your mind away from the driving task are unsafe
Distractions
The distractions in our mind
…like that fuel gauge getting close to empty on a lonely highway, there are many things that can flood our minds distracting us
Worries
Thinking about problems
Disturbing news reports on radio
Needing to use the rest room
What are common
distracting thoughts
for teen drivers?
An exciting sporting event on the radio
All thoughts diverting your mind away
from the driving task are unsafe

17. Driving
Distractions

18. Distractions could also be mechanical or cognitive
SUMMARY:
Basically there are three types:
Those outside the vehicle
Those inside the vehicle
Those inside our mind
(unrelated to driving)
Distractions could also be
classified as visual,
mechanical or cognitive
Eat at
Al’s
One more time…be careful to keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel and your mind on your driving!

19. End of Driving Distractions
Quiz time…how much do you remember?

20. 30 True minds True collision friends
Driving Distractions - Review Questions
1. It is estimated that driver distraction is the cause in
at least _____% of vehicle crashes. 30
True or False: A distraction is anything that draws the
mind away in another direction.
True
3. The 3 types of distractions are: those outside the vehicle,
inside the vehicle, and those inside our ________.
minds
True or False: Different things distract different people.
Driving distractions in your life will
probably change as you get older.
True
5. Seeing people along the roadway is often a major distraction.
Taking your eyes off the driving task could lead to a traffic
law violation or worse, a _______________.
collision
6. Distractions that are especially dangerous with young drivers
is seeing their __________ and wanting to be noticed by them.
friends

21. True eyes mind following pull over and stop concentrate six moving
7. True or False: Concerning roadside advertisements,
if the traffic scene is not demanding, (no potential hazards ahead)
it may be safe to briefly glance at them.
True
8. In busy urban areas, roadside advertisements can definitely
distract you. In these situations it’s best to keep your _____
on the road and your ______ on your driving.
eyes
mind
9. Traffic jams and accidents present another type of distraction.
Because you are moving more slowly your level of
concentration may decrease. Compensate for this by keeping
a greater _________distance from the vehicle in front of you.
following
What should you do if you want to enjoy a beautiful sunset
or breath-taking scene as you are driving?
_______________________.
pull over and stop
11. Listening to very loud music can reduce your ability
to _________________ on the driving task as well as distract
other drivers hearing the excessive volume.
concentrate
12. It is _____ times more likely you’ll get into collision inserting
a CD than just looking at the speedometer or fuel gauge.
Don’t attempt to do this while the car is ___________.
six
moving

22. visual drift rear end collision pull over & stop 4 active voice mail
13. Eating food and drinking beverages is often both a
mechanical and a ___________distraction. At higher
speeds, looking away from the road to get your drink
can cause the car to significantly __________.
visual
drift
Reading a map or newspaper while driving is very dangerous
because even a one second delay in seeing a hazard
ahead could result in a _______________________.
rear end collision
15. If you have onboard navigation its best to have a passenger
study it or if driving by yourself it is safest to _____________.
pull over & stop
16. Some research has concluded that drivers are ____times more likely to have a collision while using cellular phones. 4
17. Listening to the radio is usually a passive background noise we
get use to…but talking on a cell phone requires an _________
participation reducing our concentration on the driving task.
active
18. If the cell phone rings in a demanding driving situation,
its best to allow the _________ ________to take the call.
You can then call back later.
voice mail
19.True or False: Never dial the phone or take notes while driving.
If you must answer a call, tell the caller you are driving. Keep
the conversation brief or suspend it until you can pull over.
True

23. pull over and stop True never one True eyes hands mind
20. As the driver, you are in charge. Tell distracting passengers
to stop what they are doing or you will ____________________.
pull over and stop
21. True or False: The number one distraction for parents is children. Being prepared ahead of time with something to occupy their attention will minimize distractions.
True
22. If something falls on the floor while driving ________
reach down and attempt to pick it up.
never
23. Dashboard distractions can also cause problems.
It’s best not to glance down at the dashboard for
more than ______second.
one
24. True or False: An exciting sporting event on the radio
can be a driving distraction.
True
25. One more time…Be careful to keep your ______on the road,
your ________ on the wheel, and your ______ on your driving!
eyes
hands
mind

24. End of Driving Distractions