Some break the wishbone for good luck as part of an annual Thanksgiving ritual. My hope is that you will not leave traffic safety to luck as your employees head out for a long holiday weekend. Use this Q&A as a safety tool to reinforce safe driving habits. Let’s focus on seven questions related to …
Safe Driving is the Result of Good Habits, Not Good Fortune Read More »
How much thought process is required for you to talk on a cell phone and do another activity at the same time? Let’s find out! In your group, assign three volunteers to do a fairly physical yet fun activity. Have the rest of the group choose a topic for the volunteers to discuss (perhaps make …
Stand, Sit or Lean – Multitasking Improv Activity Read More »
Watch this video, and then try the exercise yourself or with a group. (You will need paper and pencil for this one, plus a stopwatch or watch with a second hand.) Time the following with your stopwatch: Write out the following sentence, “Switchtasking is a thief”. Then write the numbers 1 through 21 on the …
Is it safe to use a hands-free device to talk on a cell phone while driving? Debate this question for three minutes with a partner or with teams taking each position: Yes, it’s safe or No, it’s deadly. CONCLUSION: Portable and vehicle-integrated hands-free cell phone use still involves visual-manual subtasks, which are associated with a …
Cell phones are a unique distraction because they involve all three types of driver distraction: they can take your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off driving, all at the same time. Tips on Cell Phone Usage and Driving Turn off your cell phone when you get in your …
How many thinking tasks can your brain focus on at one time? The answer is – one. If your brain has more than one thinking task to choose from, it gets overwhelmed and filters information out. In terms distraction at the wheel, what’s the difference between chewing gum and talking on the phone? Chewing gum …
Listen to this conversation between Babblin’ Betsy and her friend. Does Babblin’ Betsy’s story or parts of it sound like anyone you know? In 2014, police reports indicate 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. Is Betsy’s conversation really important enough to risk a life?
