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Quiz: Focus on Driving

This quiz is designed to help you identify risks associated with driver distraction and learn ways to minimise these risks when driving.

The NZ Transport Agency will collect details about age, gender and answers you choose to monitor usage, but we will not identify who you are.
Age :

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1. Under 16
2. 16-20
3. 21-29
4. 30-39
5. 40-49
6. 50-59
7. 60-69
8. 70-79
9. 80+
Gender :

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Male
Question 1
How often do you adjust your iPod, radio, CD player, A/C or other settings/controls while driving?
Whenever I need to.
Before I drive, I set it and forget it.
Constantly.
Question 1
You are not alone. However, taking your eyes off the road to adjust settings/controls takes your focus away from the road.
Great! That means you are focused on the road.
You are not alone. However, taking your eyes off the road to adjust settings/controls takes your focus away from the road.
Question 1
Do you eat or drink while driving (e.g. fast food, coffee, etc.)?
Never
All the time.
The occasional snack or drink.
Question 1
Great! That means you are focused on the road.
Eating or drinking while driving creates lots of distractions. When you are focused on unwrapping, reaching for and potentially spilling food, you are not focused on the road.
Eating or drinking while driving creates lots of distractions. When you are focused on unwrapping, reaching for and potentially spilling food, you are not focused on the road.
Question 1
How often do you read maps or GPS systems while you are driving?
All the time — I would be lost otherwise.
Only when I do not know where I am going.
I never need to.
Question 1
Checking maps/GPS systems while driving takes your focus away from the road, even if it is just for a moment.
Checking maps/GPS systems while driving takes your focus away from the road, even if it is just for a moment.
Great! That means you are focused on the road.
Question 1
Do you ever get into heated discussions with passengers while you are driving?
All the time.
Occasionally, but I try to keep conversation light.
I never do.
Question 1
Stressful or emotional conversations can be very distracting for the driver.
Good! However, when you are focused on a stressful or emotional conversation, you are not focused on the road.
Great! That means you are focused on the road.
Question 1
How often are you distracted by passengers, kids or pets while you are driving?
Hardly ever.
Sometimes - it is hard to ignore them.
A lot
Question 1
Great! That means you are focused on the road.
It is easy to underestimate how easily passengers, kids and pets can take your focus away from the road while you are driving.
It is easy to underestimate how easily passengers, kids and pets can take your focus away from the road while you are driving.
Question 1
Do you text or talk on your mobile phone when driving?
Only when it cannot wait.
Pretty often. I need to stay in touch.
Never.
Question 1
Using a mobile phone when driving is both illegal and extremely distracting. Your risk of being involved in a car crash increases 4 times while talking on a phone and 23 times if you send and receive texts while driving. Drive phone free.
Using a mobile phone when driving is both illegal and extremely distracting. Your risk of being involved in a car crash increases 4 times while talking on a phone and 23 times if you send and receive texts while driving. Drive phone free.
Great! You are doing the right thing! You obey the law and are staying focused on the road.
Question 1
Do you ever comb your hair, shave or put on makeup while driving?
Sometimes, if I am meeting people.
No, I do all that at home.
I need to look good all the time.
Question 1
Even when you are briefly focused on something as simple as fixing your hair, you are not focused on the road.
Great! That means you are focused on the road.
Even when you are briefly focused on something as simple as fixing your hair, you are not focused on the road.
Question 1
Do you ever reach around and search for things in your car while driving (e.g. sunglasses, handbag etc.)?
Sure. It is hard to keep everything organised and close at hand.
No. I secure my things before I start driving.
Sometimes, if there is something I need at that moment.
Question 1
Many drivers reach, lean over or look for things while driving. But remember that taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, can be risky.
Great! You are one of the few. Many drivers reach, lean over, or look for things while driving.
Many drivers reach, lean over or look for things while driving. Remember, taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, can be risky.
Question 1
Do you slow down for a better look at scenery, pedestrians, crashes or cars pulled over by the police?
No, I keep going.
Yeah, I take a quick peek.
I always have a look. It is human nature.
Question 1
Great! That means you are focused on the road.
Things outside the vehicle distract a lot of people. When you are looking at something else, you are not focused on the road.
Things outside the vehicle distract a lot of people. When you are looking at something else, you are not focused on the road.
Question 1
How often do you look at advertising while you are driving?
I take a quick peek. Ads do not usually affect me.
All the time.
Only when they are funny or clever.
Question 1
Great! That means you are focused on the road.
Clear, simple roadside ads can be understood at a glance. However, when you are focused on figuring out ads that are complicated, you are not focused on the road.
Clear, simple roadside ads can be understood at a glance. However, when you are focused on figuring out ads that are complicated, you are not focused on the road.
Your distraction summary

Low risk

Medium risk

high risk

Congratulations, you're doing a good job of staying focused on the road.

You are at an elevated risk.

You are at high risk. You need to be more careful out there.

Low Risk

Medium Risk

High Risk

While you are only at slight risk, here are some tips to consider to make you even safer.

Here are some tips to reduce driver distraction

To keep your focus on the road, consider these tips

Adjusting controls
Try to set your music and other controls before you drive, and only adjust them when you have stopped.
Get a passenger to adjust the controls for you.
Adjusting controls
Try to set your music and other controls before you drive, and only adjust them when you have stopped.
Get a passenger to adjust the controls for you.
Eating and Drinking
Try to eat and drink before or after you drive.
On longer trips, plan breaks where you can enjoy a meal or snack outside of the car.
Eating and Drinking
Try to eat and drink before or after you drive.
On longer trips, plan breaks where you can enjoy a meal or snack outside of the car.
Reading maps and GPS systems
Check your map or set your GPS before you start driving.
Pull over if you need to check your map/reset your GPS.
Use the voice commands on your GPS so that you do not have to look at the screen.
Let a passenger navigate for you.
Reading maps and GPS navigation systems
Check your map or set your GPS before you start driving.
Pull over if you need to check your map/reset your GPS.
Use the voice commands on your GPS so that you do not have to look at the screen.
Let a passenger navigate for you.
Conversations with passengers
Keep conversations light and focus on the road.
If a conversation becomes heated or emotional, remind passengers that you need to stay focused on the road and you will talk to them when you have finished driving.
Conversations with passengers
Keep conversations light and focus on the road.
If a conversation becomes heated or emotional, remind passengers that you need to stay focused on the road and you will talk to them when you have finished driving.
Distracting passengers and pets
Remind passengers that you need to stay focused on the road and will have more time to talk to them when you have finished driving.
Buckle up kids and ensure they have everything they need before you start driving.
If children need attention or help, pull over to deal with it safely.
Ensure pets are securely restrained in the vehicle (use a secured carrier box or pet harness)
Never let your pet sit in your lap while you are driving.

Distracting passengers and pets
Remind passengers that you need to stay focused on the road and will have more time to talk to them when you have finished driving.
Buckle up kids and ensure they have everything they need before you start driving.
If children need attention or help, pull over to deal with it safely.
Ensure pets are securely restrained in the vehicle (use a secured carrier box or pet harness)
Never let your pet sit in your lap while you are driving.

Using mobile phones
It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, unless that phone is secured in a mounting, fixed to the vehicle and can only be manipulated and looked at infrequently and briefly. When driving, it is also illegal to use a mobile phone to receive or send texts, or to use in any other way.

Make calls and send text messages before or after you drive.

Let voicemail pick up calls when you are behind the wheel.

Ask a passenger to make calls/text for you.

Turn off your phone or put it on silent before you drive.

Using mobile phones
It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, unless that phone is secured in a mounting, fixed to the vehicle and can only be manipulated and looked at infrequently and briefly. When driving, it iss also illegal to use a mobile phone to receive or send texts, or to use in any other way.

Make calls and send text messages before or after you drive.

Let voicemail pick up calls when you are behind the wheel.

Ask a passenger to make calls/text for you.

Turn off your phone or put it on silent before you drive.

Personal Grooming
Give yourself enough time to get ready before you head out the door, or wait until you reach your destination.
Personal Grooming
Give yourself enough time to get ready before you head out the door, or wait until you reach your destination.
Searching for items
Take a minute to make sure you have everything before you start driving.

Secure loose items and wait until you have parked to search for things.

Searching for items
Take a minute to make sure you have everything before you start driving.

Secure loose items and wait until you have parked to search for things.

External Distractions
When things outside of the vehicle grab your attention, it is important to immediately return your focus to the road.

External Distractions
When things outside of the vehicle grab your attention, it is important to immediately return your focus to the road.

Advertising
Do not look at ads for too long.

Wait until you are a passenger to check out ads in more detail.

Advertising
Do not look at ads for too long.

Wait until you are a passenger to check out ads in more detail.
Thanks!

Good job completing this quiz. Hopefully you now have a better understanding of the kinds of distractions you face while driving and have learned some ways to manage them.

When you get behind the wheel you need to remember to minimise your risks by focusing on the road.

There is a lot more information about how to manage driver distractions on this site, so take a look around.

We gratefully acknowledge the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association for allowing us to adapt their Focus on Driving quiz.

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How often do you adjust your iPod, radio, CD player, A/C or other settings/controls while driving?

You are not alone. However, taking your eyes off the road to adjust settings/controls takes your focus away from the road.

Great! That means you are focused on the road.

You are not alone. However, taking your eyes off the road to adjust settings/controls takes your focus away from the road.

Do you eat or drink while driving (e.g. fast food, coffee, etc.)?

Great! That means you are focused on the road.

Eating or drinking while driving creates lots of distractions. When you are focused on unwrapping, reaching for and potentially spilling food, you are not focused on the road.

Eating or drinking while driving creates lots of distractions. When you are focused on unwrapping, reaching for and potentially spilling food, you are not focused on the road.

How often do you read maps or GPS systems while you are driving?

Checking maps/GPS systems while driving takes your focus away from the road, even if it is just for a moment.

Checking maps/GPS systems while driving takes your focus away from the road, even if it is just for a moment.

Great! That means you are focused on the road.

Do you ever get into heated discussions with passengers while you are driving?

Stressful or emotional conversations can be very distracting for the driver.

Good! However, when you are focused on a stressful or emotional conversation, you are not focused on the road.

Great! That means you are focused on the road.

How often are you distracted by passengers, kids or pets while you are driving?

Great! That means you are focused on the road.

It is easy to underestimate how easily passengers, kids and pets can take your focus away from the road while you are driving.

It is easy to underestimate how easily passengers, kids and pets can take your focus away from the road while you are driving.

Do you text or talk on your mobile phone when driving?

Using a mobile phone when driving is both illegal and extremely distracting. Your risk of being involved in a car crash increases 4 times while talking on a phone and 23 times if you send and receive texts while driving. Drive phone free.

Using a mobile phone when driving is both illegal and extremely distracting. Your risk of being involved in a car crash increases 4 times while talking on a phone and 23 times if you send and receive texts while driving. Drive phone free.

Great! You are doing the right thing! You obey the law and are staying focused on the road.

Do you ever comb your hair, shave or put on makeup while driving?

Even when you are briefly focused on something as simple as fixing your hair, you are not focused on the road.

Great! That means you are focused on the road.

Even when you are briefly focused on something as simple as fixing your hair, you are not focused on the road.

Do you ever reach around and search for things in your car while driving (e.g. sunglasses, handbag etc.)?

Many drivers reach, lean over or look for things while driving. But remember that taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, can be risky.

Great! You are one of the few. Many drivers reach, lean over, or look for things while driving.

Many drivers reach, lean over or look for things while driving. Remember, taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, can be risky.

Do you slow down for a better look at scenery, pedestrians, crashes or cars pulled over by the police?

Great! That means you are focused on the road.

Things outside the vehicle distract a lot of people. When you are looking at something else, you are not focused on the road.

Things outside the vehicle distract a lot of people. When you are looking at something else, you are not focused on the road.

How often do you look at advertising while you are driving?

Great! That means you are focused on the road.

Clear, simple roadside ads can be understood at a glance. However, when you are focused on figuring out ads that are complicated, you are not focused on the road.

Clear, simple roadside ads can be understood at a glance. However, when you are focused on figuring out ads that are complicated, you are not focused on the road.

While you are only at slight risk, here are some tips to consider to make you even safer.

Here are some tips to reduce driver distraction

To keep your focus on the road, consider these tips