What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver?

*Review and be totally familiar with all safety and usage features on any in-vehicle electronics *Preprogram radio stations *Preload cd's and cassettes *Clear vehicle of unnecessary objects *Review maps and plan route before driving

*Adjust mirrors for best visibility before trip *Don't read or write while you drive *Avoid drinking, smoking, and eating while driving *Don't engage in complex or emotionally intense conversation with other occupants

How do you use in-vehicle communication equipment cautiously?

*Pull off road when making/receiving calls *Turn off cell phone until you reach your destination *Preprogram cell phones *Position phone within reach *Keep conversations short *Use hands-free devices*Do not use phones in heavy traffic *Do not type or read

How do you recognize a distracted driver?

*Vehicles that may drift over the lane divider lines or within their own lanes *Vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds *Drivers who are preoccupied with maps, food, cigarettes, cell phones or other objects *Drivers conversating with their passengers

What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?

*Aggressive driving is the act of operating a vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner (a traffic infraction) *Road rage is an emotional state of anger or hostility resulting from an incident involving a motor vehicle, which escalates (criminal act)

What should you do when confronted with a aggressive driver?

*First and foremost make an attempt to get out of their way *Put your pride in the backseat, do not challenge them *Avoid eye contact *Ignore gestures and refuse to react to them *Report license#, vehicle description, and location of aggressive drivers

*If you have a cell phone, and can do so safely, call the police *If an aggressive driver is involved in a crah further down the road, stop a safe distance from the crash scene, wait for the police to arrive and report the driving behavior you witnessed

What are some things you can do to reduce your stress before and while you drive?

Listen to "easy listening" music.

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Drving Safety (Subsections 2.9 & 2.10)

Question	Answer
What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver?	Review and be totally familiar with all safety and usage features on any in-vehicle electronics Preprogram radio stations Preload cd's and cassettes Clear vehicle of unnecessary objects *Review maps and plan route before driving
(blank)	Adjust mirrors for best visibility before trip Don't read or write while you drive Avoid drinking, smoking, and eating while driving Don't engage in complex or emotionally intense conversation with other occupants
How do you use in-vehicle communication equipment cautiously?	Pull off road when making/receiving calls Turn off cell phone until you reach your destination Preprogram cell phones Position phone within reach Keep conversations short Use hands-free devicesDo not use phones in heavy traffic Do not type or read
How do you recognize a distracted driver?	Vehicles that may drift over the lane divider lines or within their own lanes Vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds Drivers who are preoccupied with maps, food, cigarettes, cell phones or other objects Drivers conversating with their passengers
What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?	Aggressive driving is the act of operating a vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner (a traffic infraction) Road rage is an emotional state of anger or hostility resulting from an incident involving a motor vehicle, which escalates (criminal act)
What should you do when confronted with a aggressive driver?	First and foremost make an attempt to get out of their way Put your pride in the backseat, do not challenge them Avoid eye contact Ignore gestures and refuse to react to them *Report license#, vehicle description, and location of aggressive drivers
(blank)	If you have a cell phone, and can do so safely, call the police If an aggressive driver is involved in a crah further down the road, stop a safe distance from the crash scene, wait for the police to arrive and report the driving behavior you witnessed
What are some things you can do to reduce your stress before and while you drive?	Listen to "easy listening" music.

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