G O O D A FT E R N O O N !
SIMON S AYS: STAY
FOCUSED!
If the teacher say 'Simon
says' before the action, you
must do the action, but if the
teacher don't say 'Simon
says,' you must not do the
action.
Pretend you are
adjusting the
radio while
driving.
Simon says pretend
you are
daydreaming while
driving.
Simon says
pretend you are
eating a snack
while driving.
Pretend you are
looking at your GPS
while driving.
Simon says
pretend you are
texting while
driving.
ROAD S AFETY:
DANGERS OF
DISTRACTED
DRIVING
DISTRACTED
DRIVING:
Distracted driving is when a
driver’s attention is taken
away from the road, usually
because they are focusing
on something other than
driving.
TYPES OF DISTRACTIONS
VISUAL COGNITIVE MANUAL
DISTRACTIO DISTRACTIO DISTRACTIO
N N N
VISUAL DISTRACTION
A visual
distraction
happens when
the driver looks
away from the
road.
EXAMPLES OF VISUAL DISTRACTION
- Checking your phone or
device.
- Reading a street sign or
billboard for too long.
- Watching passengers,
especially children or pets in
the backseat.
- Looking at a phone screen.
COGNITIVE DISTRACTION
A cognitive
distraction happens
when a driver’s
mind is focused on
something other
than driving.
EXAMPLES OF COGNITIVE DISTRACTION
- Daydreaming or thinking
about something unrelated
to driving.
- Talking to passengers or
being emotionally upset.
- Worrying about personal
problems while driving.
MANUAL DISTRACTION
A manual
distraction occurs
when the driver
takes their hands
off the steering
wheel.
EXAMPLES OF MANUAL DISTRACTION
- Reaching for a fallen
object.
- Eating or drinking
- Operating a camera or
taking photos while driving.
- Opening a window or
sunroof.
PREVENTION TIPS
· Put your phone on "Do Not
Disturb" mode.
· Use hands-free devices for
calls.
· Keep your phone out of reach.
· Focus on the road, not on
passengers or other distractions.
· Pull over safely if you need to
adjust settings or attend to
something.
SPOT THE
DISTRACTION
SPOT THE DISTRACTION
Instructions:
Teacher will show to the class some
images of drivers engaging in
distractions. After each scenario,
have each group identify the
distraction and write one way to
prevent it. After all scenarios,
discuss the solutions as a class and
brainstorm further ways to avoid
distractions in real-life situations.
SPOT THE DISTRACTION
DISTRACTION-FREE DRIVING
Instructions: Set up a space
with chairs to represent a car,
and have one person act as the
driver while others create
distractions. The driver’s goal is
to manage the distractions and
staying focused on the "road"
for 1 minute. Afterward, discuss
how the driver handled the
distractions and share ways to
improve focus while driving.
DISTRACTION
AWARENESS
QUIZ
1. What are the three main types of
driving distractions?
a) Visual, Manual, and Cognitive
b) Physical, Mental, and Environmental
c) Visual, Physical, and Emotional
2.Which of the following is an
example of a manual distraction
while driving?
a) Looking at a billboard
b) Talking to passengers
c) Adjusting the radio
3. What is one effective way to
prevent visual distractions while
driving?
a) Setting the GPS before starting the
car
b) Eating while driving
4. Why is it important to stay focused
and avoid distractions while driving?
a) To save fuel
b) To reduce the risk of accidents and
keep everyone safe
c) To make driving more enjoyable
5. What should you do before driving
to avoid phone-related distractions?
a) Keep the phone on your lap
b) Put your phone on "Do Not
Disturb" mode and out of reach
c) Use your phone hands-free for
ASSIGNMENT
DIRECTIONS:
Make a short reflection about how
distractions can affect your ability to
drive safely. Explain why it is important
to stay focused while driving, and
describe one change you can make to
avoid distractions in the future.
T H ANK YOU
