Distracted Driving Quiz for Drivers

How much do you really know about distracted driving? Take this 9-question quiz to test your knowledge and get tips for reducing your risk of crashing.

Question 1 of 9

You’re catching a ride to your next job site with a co-worker (the driver). You both agree it’s important to call ahead to confirm that the building inspector will be there when you arrive. You see your driver reaching for their cell phone to make the call. What should you do?*

Say something like, “Hey, are you sure it’s OK to call when driving?”

Say something like, “I got it. You look after the driving; I’ll look after the call.” Then reach for your phone and start dialing.

Do nothing. Let them text. It’s their phone and it’s their vehicle, so it’s their decision.

Do nothing now. Report it to your supervisor later that day (if you aren’t busy mired in reporting the resulting traffic incident).

Question 2 of 9

While driving, your cell phone should be _______.*

In your lap so you can easily reach it.

In your pocket where you can quickly reach it if someone calls.

On silent on the seat next to you so you can check it quickly at a red light.

Turned off and securely stored in the glove box, console or trunk.

Question 3 of 9

It’s safe to talk on a hands-free cell phone while driving.*

True

False

Question 4 of 9

While you’re driving, a call comes in. You’re pretty sure it’s your boss with important routing instructions. What should you do?*

Take the call. Work-related calls are important.

Take the call but tell your boss you’ll call back in a few minutes.

Immediately pull to the side of the road and take the call before the caller hangs up.

Ignore the call until you find a safe location to pull off the roadway well out of the way of other traffic, and park. Then listen to the message and/or give your boss a call.

Question 5 of 9

It’s legal for you to send texts while stopped at a traffic light.*

True

False

Question 6 of 9

Texting as you pull into a parking lot is OK, because you are leaving the roadway.*

True

False

Question 7 of 9

Sending or receiving text messages takes your eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. How far does a vehicle going 80 km/h travel in 4.6 seconds?*

7 metres

46 metres

102 metres

131 metres

Question 8 of 9

Using your phone while driving creates a crash risk ______ times greater than driving without distractions.*

2 times

5 times

11 times

23 times

Question 9 of 9

Under BC laws, the penalty for emailing or texting while driving is ________.*

$0 for a first distracted driving violation

$98 and 2 penalty points

$167 and 3 penalty points

$368 and 4 penalty points

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