DB 13-05 Distracted Driving

Question 1

The use of what while driving department vehicles can result in significant loss, damage, and liability to they city?

Answer 1

Cell phones and other electronic communication devices

Question 2

To reduce risks and city liability, the department implemented a restrictive policy prohibiting cell phone use while what?

Answer 2

Driving

Question 3

What is a prominent contributor to accidents nationwide?

Answer 3

Distracted driving

Question 4

According to US Department of transportations national highway traffic safety administration, in 2011 how many people were killed and injured on US roadways?

Answer 4

3,092 killed

416,000 injured

Question 5

In 2010, what percentage of all injury crashed in the US were reported as distracted drivers?

Answer 5

18%

Question 6

In 2012 there have been nearly how many accidents in the US attributed to cell phone use and other distracting activities according to the national safety council?

Answer 6

1 million

Question 7

What are the 3 major types of distractions for drivers?

Answer 7

Eyes off the road (visual)
Mind off the road (cognitive)
Hands off the wheel (manual)

Question 8

All distractions while driving endanger who?

Answer 8

Driver, passenger, and bystander safety

Question 9

What specifically addresses the use of electronic devices while driving and exempt emergency personnel provided the act is in connection with the course and scope of their duties?

Answer 9

California law (VC section 23123, 23123.5)

Question 10

The revision of the department cell phone policy permits the use of electronic devices (hands-free) for what?

Answer 10

Phone calls or radio use only

Question 11

Cell phone usage shall be restricted to official what only and is permitted when absolutely necessary?

Answer 11

Department business

Question 12

The act of what are strictly prohibited when operating department vehicles?

Answer 12

Texting, checking emails, games, photos, internet usage, or other distracting activities?

Question 13

Whether driving emergency or non emergency, drivers shall remain focused on what?

Answer 13

Safe vehicle operations

Question 14

While the revision of the policy permits limited cell phone usage, each what assumes full and complete responsibility for their actions?

Answer 14

Driver

Question 15

Members should also keep in mind that they become vulnerable to what and should therefore consider appropriateness of visible cell phone usage?

Answer 15

Public scrutiny and potential citizen complaints

Question 16

Under what conditions, consideration should be given to pulling over to complete calls or using a hands free device?

Answer 16

Non emergency

Question 17

The departments expectation is that members operating vehicles/apparatus will engage in cell phone usage for what when absolutely necessary?

Answer 17

Department business only