How can you avoid being distracted by changing the volume on the radio or settings on a music player?
Change the settings at a stoplight or have someone else in the car do it.
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What are the problems with talking (on a phone) while driving?
Your attention is taken off the road and you are might become too focused on the conversation and not the road.
100
Why are GPS Systems not as safe as they seem?
They are as bad as texing while driving because you have to take your eyes off the road to see where your next turn is or to put in the location of your destination.
100
What is the advantage of ipods connections to cars?
The driver is able to listen to the music they like, rather then reaching and looking to the radio to change the channel and put yourself in danger.
200
How can you avoid being distracted by eating while driving?
Eat before you get into the car or go into a restaurant instead of going to a drive-through.
200
Why are billboards outlawed in some states (Vermont included)?
They are proven to distract drivers so that they focus on the signs and not the road because advertisements are usually bright and sometimes covered in lights.
200
Why should you keep the volume of the radio down?
So that you can still hear things outside the car such as a horn from another car or emergency sirens on ambulances of police cars.
200
What are the advantages for new cars than older cars?
The new cars have automatic windows for the driver so they aren't looking away from the road for to long.
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How can you do to remain focused on the road on long car trips?
Play games with other passengers in the car such as "I spy" or if your by yourself try to figure out what state the car in front of you is from.
300
What are the negative effects of texting while driving?
You have to look down on the road to send messages which is very dangerous.
300
What is a one cause of crashes when there is something wrong with the car?
The the tail lights or break lights are dead and they can't communicate with the drivers behind them.
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What advantage to cars allow people to communcate behind and around you?
Blinkers, flashers and brake lights.
400
How can you prevent yourself from falling asleep in front of the wheel?
Get 6-8 hours of sleep before the trip or pull over to the side of the road and take a nap.
400
Why is it illegal not to wear a seat belt?
If you are in a crash you endanger yourself and others in the car by not wearing a seat belt.
400
Why might the temperature gauge go all the way up?
Because there is something leaking around the engine.
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What is an advantage for cars now in the dark?
High beam lights
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How can you minimize the distractions inside the car?
Make sure that the passengers in the car are behaving themselves and are being respectful of your needs for a healthy environment while driving - music and conversation volume at a reasonable level
500
Why is the driver of the car at fault more then the passengers in the car?
The driver should be able to control the car and insure the safety of everyone in the car and make smart choices.
500
What is one of the most common causes of teenagers car batteries, dying?
They forget to turn of there lights and it is running until the driver gets back.
500
What can help the driver while driving on the interstate, and uses less gas?