Take this 10-question quiz to test your safety knowledge:
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In Stark County, distracted driving is classified as a “primary offense”. What does this mean?
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Will drivers under the age of 18 who violate the law for the first time and are caught using their cellphones be issued?
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What age group of drivers caused a third of all crashes in Stark County?
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What penalties can an adult over 18 face for a first distracted driving (cellphone) offense in Stark County?
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On Average, how many seconds does it take your eyes off the road to read or send a text message?
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Which of the following is true about sending or receiving a text message while driving?
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If you need to make a call or send a text while driving, what is the safest course of action?
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Drivers who engage in distracted driving, like texting while driving, are up to how many times more likely to be involved in a crash than non-distracted drivers?
9
According to research, distracted driving creates a level of crash risk similar to which of the following?
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What is the best way to break the habit of distracted driving behind the wheel?
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Which of the following behaviors are considered distracted driving when performed while operating a vehicle?
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Correct Answer: A law enforcement officer is legally authorized to pull you over and issue a ticket solely for that violation.
According to Ohio Governor Mike Dewine’s office, The use of cell phones and other electronic communications devices while driving as a primary offense for all drivers and allow enforcement to immediately pull overs a distracted driver upon witnessing a violation.The new law allows state and local law enforcement officers to pull over Ohio drivers, as a primary offense, if they appear to be using a cell phone while driving. This means that an Ohio driver does not need to commit a separate primary traffic violation, such as speeding or running a red light, to get pulled over.
Correct answer:They will be issued a $150 fine and their license will be suspended for 60 days.
In Ohio, it is illegal for drivers under 18 to use a cell phone in any way. You cannot text, call, or use a GPS. This rule applies even if you use a hands-free or Bluetooth device. The only exception is for emergency calls to the police or fire department
Correct answer: Between the ages of 15-24
The Ohio Highway Patrol says a third of all crashes in Stark County were caused by drivers between the ages 15-24 in 2018 and 2019.
Correct answer: Up to 150 fines and 2 points on their license.
The fines are doubled if the violation occurs in a work zone. The completion of a distracted driving course can help avoid the fine and points, but the best way to avoid them is to put your phone away when you start your car.
Correct answer: 5 seconds
Texting for just 5 seconds takes your eyes off the road. At 55 mph, that is the same as driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed. It is very dangerous. You cannot see sudden stops, pedestrians, or changing lights.
Correct answer: It distracts you in three ways: visually, manually, and cognitively
This refers to distracted driving, a dangerous behavior classified by the CDC into three main types: visual, manual, and cognitive.
Correct answer:Pull over and park your vehicle in a safe location before using your phone.
Under Ohio’s distracted laws, it is illegal to hold or use a handheld electronic device while driving, Drivers must pull over and legally park before handling their phones.
Correct answer: 23 times
According to Ohio Traffic Safety Office, texting while driving makes you 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash.
Correct answer: Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 % or higher.
The cognitive distraction caused by texting, for instance, can delay a driver’s reaction time as much as having a BAC of 0.08%, which is the legal limit for drunk driving in Ohio.
Correct answer: All of the above
The next time you’re behind the wheel,
remember: It Can Wait, Commit to never texting and driving. No text is worth a LIFE
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
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