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Chapter 2 Quiz

1. Speeding has no effect on braking distance.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE

2. In 2021, what percent of vehicle occupants reported to have been using restraints at the time of a traffic crash were totally ejected from the vehicle?
A. $1\%$
B. $5\%$
C. $8\%$
D. $14\%$

3. What are the economic costs attributable to distracted driving annually?
A. \$36 Billion
B. \$46.4 Billion
C. \$98.2 Billion
D. \$115 Billion

Answer :

Below is a detailed explanation of the solution:

1. For the first statement, "Speeding has no effect on braking distance."
  - In reality, when a vehicle is speeding, the brake system must work harder and the braking distance increases compared to lower speeds. This means that speeding does affect braking distance.
  - Therefore, the statement is false and the correct option is the second one.

2. For the second question, "In 2021, ______ percent of vehicle occupants reported to have been using restraints at the time of a traffic crash were totally ejected from the vehicle."
  - Among the available choices, data indicates that about $5\%$ of the restrained occupants were totally ejected.
  - Hence, the correct answer is the second option.

3. For the third question, "What are the economic costs attributable to distracted driving annually?"
  - The economic costs from distracted driving are estimated at approximately \$36 Billion per year based on the commonly reported figures.
  - This corresponds to the first option.

Thus, the final answers for the three questions are:
$$ (2,\; 2,\; 1) $$

This means:
- Question 1: Option 2 (False)
- Question 2: Option 2 ($5\%$)
- Question 3: Option 1 (\$36 Billion)