October Safety Quiz

1. What is distracted driving?

A. Driving while your attention is away from driving B. Driving below the speed limit C. Driving only during the daytime D. Driving with the windows open

2. Which activity is an example of distracted driving?

A. Checking a text message while driving B. Checking mirrors before changing lanes C. Keeping both hands ready to steer D. Watching the road ahead

3. What should you do if you need to send an important text while driving?

A. Send it quickly at a red light B. Pull over somewhere safe and legal first C. Hold the phone below the steering wheel D. Text while driving slowly

4. Which are the four main types of distracted driving?

A. Visual, manual, cognitive, and auditory B. Weather, traffic, speed, and distance C. Hearing, braking, steering, and stopping D. Daytime, nighttime, morning, and evening

5. True or False: Using a hands-free phone means a driver cannot be distracted.

A. True B. False

6. Why is texting especially dangerous while driving?

A. It only affects your hearing B. It combines visual, manual, and mental distractions C. It makes the vehicle use more fuel D. It automatically increases the speed limit

7. How can loud music distract a driver?

A. It can make it harder to hear important sounds, such as emergency sirens. B. It improves the driver's reaction time. C. It helps the driver concentrate on traffic. D. It makes the vehicle stop faster.

8. True or False: Eating or drinking while driving can distract a driver.

A. True B. False

9. What is the safest thing to do when you feel sleepy behind the wheel?

A. Turn up the music and continue B. Drive faster to arrive sooner C. Pull over safely and rest D. Look at your phone to stay awake

10. What should your main focus be while driving?

A. Your phone and messages B. Passengers' conversations only C. The road, traffic, and driving conditions D. The radio and entertainment

11. Why do you want to get home safely?

October 2026 Distracted Driving Quiz