The Effects of Distractions, Drowsiness, and Emotions on Driving — Rhode Island Driver's License Practice Test
57 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
A distraction that causes a driver to take their hands off the wheel, such as reaching for an object, is what type of distraction?
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This Rhode Island Driver's License The Effects of Distractions, Drowsiness, and Emotions on Driving practice set has 57 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 70% on the real Rhode Island Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
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Three questions from the The Effects of Distractions, Drowsiness, and Emotions on Driving bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What percentage of collisions involve some form of driver inattention, according to NHTSA?
- About 60 percent — Correct answer
- About 10 percent
- About 25 percent
- About 90 percent
Explanation: NHTSA estimates that about 60 percent of collisions involve some form of driver inattention.
Handbook: The Effects of Distractions, Drowsiness, and Emotions on Driving — Distracted Driving
Looking away from the path of travel for how long doubles the likelihood of a crash?
- Two or more seconds — Correct answer
- Ten or more seconds
- Half a second
- One full minute
Explanation: Looking away from the path of travel for two or more seconds doubles the likelihood of a crash.
Handbook: The Effects of Distractions, Drowsiness, and Emotions on Driving — Distracted Driving
Which group of drivers is especially susceptible to becoming distracted while driving?
- Young drivers — Correct answer
- Drivers over 65
- Commercial truck drivers
- Drivers with many years of experience
Explanation: Young drivers are especially susceptible to becoming distracted while driving.
Handbook: The Effects of Distractions, Drowsiness, and Emotions on Driving — Distracted Driving