DB 13-05 Distracting Driving

Question 1

The use of cell phones and other electronic communication devices while driving Department vehicles can result in significant __, ___, and ___ to the City.

Answer 1

loss, damage, and liability to the city

Question 2

According to U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2011, ___ people were killed on U.S. roadways and an estimated ___ were injured.

Answer 2

• 3,092 killed

- 416,000 injured

Question 3

In 2010, ___ percent of all injury crashes in the U.S. were reported as distracted drivers.

Answer 3

18 percent distracted drivers

Question 4

So far in 2012, there have been nearly ___ million accidents in the U.S. attributed to cell phone use and other distracting activities according to the National Safety Council.

Answer 4

one million accidents

Question 5

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a person’s attention away from ____

Answer 5

the primary task of driving

Question 6

How many major types of distractions are there?

Answer 6

three major types

Question 7

What are the three major types of distractions?

Answer 7

• eyes off the road (visual)
• mind off the road (cognitive)
• hands off the wheel (manual)

Question 8

Distractions include but are not limited to: (4)

Answer 8

• texting, dialing, email, games, photos
• using cell phone or smart phone
• eating, drinking, grooming
• Using the MDC

Question 9

What law specifically addresses the use of electronic devices while driving?

Answer 9

California Law

Question 10

These laws exempt ___ provided the act is in connection with the course and scope of their duties.

Answer 10

emergency personnel

- provided act is in connection with course and scope of duties

Question 11

Policy revision:

This revision to the Cell Phone Policy permits the use of electronic devices (hands-free) for ___ or ___ only.

Answer 11

for phone calls or radio use only

Question 12

Cell phone usage shall be restricted to ____ only and is permitted when absolutely necessary.

Answer 12

• Official department business only

- and when absolutely necessary

Question 13

What acts are strictly prohibited when operating Department vehicles?

Answer 13

• texting
• checking emails
• games
• photos
• internet usage
• other distracting activities

Question 14

Whether driving emergency or non-emergency, drivers shall remain focused on safe ____

Answer 14

vehicle operations

Question 15

While this revision permits limited cell phone usage, each driver assumes ___ and ___ responsibility for their actions.

Answer 15

full and complete responsibility for their actions

Question 16

Consideration must be given to what 3 things when deciding to multitask while driving?

Answer 16

Consideration to consequences, urgency, and necessity

Question 17

Members should also keep in mind that they become vulnerable to ___ and potential ____ and should therefore consider the appropriateness of visible usage

Answer 17

public scrutiny and potential citizen complaints

Question 18

Under non-emergency conditions, consideration should be given to ____ to complete calls or using a ____

Answer 18

pulling over to complete calls, or using a hands free device

Question 19

Members are reminded that the exemption only applies when the act is in connection with _____

Answer 19

the course and scope of their duties