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
Why is ipod connections better then the radio?
Because your ipod will have the music you like and the radio is random music, so that you won't have to change the song like you would for the radio station.
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
When backing up what can help you?
The beeping when you get to close to and object and a backup camera.
300
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 are the advantages of newer cars technologically then some older cars?
They are able to roll down windows automatically so you aren't taking your eyes off the road for as long.
300
What is better about new cars then the cars that first came out communication wise.
They have blinkers and brakes to aware cars behind and around you, what you are planning to do.
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
How can you minimize the distractions while driving?
By setting windows, airconditioning, and radio before pulling onto the road.
400
What is an advantage for car when it is hard to see?
High beams.
500
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
Why are automatic lights better for cars now?
So that when people forget to turn off their lights, their battery won't be running and die.
500
What is a helpful advantage for cars when you are on the interstate?
Cruise control so that you can rest your foot aside.