Health
Unit 8 – Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving – Facts and Statistics (15 points)
Click on the following link, and read the article about facts and statistics:
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Answer the following questions in the boxes provided which will expand as you type. (total 15 points – 1 point for reading article)
- In 2015 how many text messages were sent in the US? (2 points)
- What is the best way to end distracted driving? (2 points)
- List three (3) types of distractions, according to this article. (6 points)
| a. | Talking or texting on your phone |
| b. | Eating and drinking |
| c. | Entertainment or navigation system |
- In 2015 how many people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers? (2 points)
- What was the increase / decrease in the number of people injured from motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers between 2015 & 2016 (2 points)
