Are your eyes on the road?
Get your students talking about distracted driving as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for intermediate to advanced English learners. A comprehensive lesson on this topic is available in Ellii's Discussion Starters section and can be used before or after this poll if your students are interested.
Preview
1. Do you ever text while driving?
- Yes
- No
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- distracted
- GPS
- daydreaming
- multitasking
- hazardous
Agree or Disagree?
2. Adjusting a GPS while driving is dangerous.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. Eating while driving is a dangerous form of multitasking.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. It's hazardous to change the music while driving.
- Agree
- Disagree
5. Talking to passengers while driving is more distracting than daydreaming.
- Agree
- Disagree
6. Using a hands-free phone in heavy traffic is dangerous.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
7. Which do you think is the primary cause of distracted driving?
- using mobile phones for texting or calling
- eating or drinking while driving
- talking to passengers or attending to children
- adjusting radio, GPS, or other in-car systems
8. In your opinion, which age group is most likely to engage in distracted driving?
- teenagers (16–19 years old)
- young adults (20–29 years old)
- middle-aged adults (30–50 years old)
- older adults (50+ years old)
9. How should governments prioritize efforts to reduce distracted driving?
- increase public awareness through educational campaigns
- enforce stricter penalties and fines for violations
- invest in research for technological solutions (e.g., auto-braking)
- promote community initiatives and driving schools that emphasize safe driving practices