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3 of 5 Not surprisingly, some of the most annoying breaches of manners these days are related to technology, particularly cell phones. O A. Talking loudly on cell phones in public is distracting and annoying to others. . B. Texting at the dinner table sends a message that you are more interested in someone else than in those in your company. O C. Constantly forwarding jokes or cute videos by e-mail is inconsiderate of others' time. O D. Texting in a movie theater annoys other patrons because of the cell phone glow O E. Texting during a business meeting or a class meeting indicates that you are not paying attention to the speaker or to the teacher. SUBMIT 4 of 5 It is widely known that smoking increases the chances of lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease, however, numerous lesser known health issues are related to smoking O A. For smokers over the age of sixty-five, the chances of mental decline increase as much as five times that of nonsmokers the same age. O B. Long-term smokers (more than twenty years) develop acid reflux disease seventy percent more often than nonsmokers O C. Smokers are four times more likely than nonsmokers to be diagnosed with macular degeneration, a condition that can cause blindness. O D. Tobacco smoke leaves a strong, lingering odor on smokers' clothing and in their hair, making them unpleasant for many nonsmokers to be around O E. Smokers who are genetically predisposed to rheumatoid arthritis are about fifteen times more likely than nonsmokers to be diagnosed with this condition. SUBMIT 5 of 5 You can help protect yourself from the increasing number of distracted drivers on the road by following basic defensive driving techniques. O A. Ensure that you are not distracted yourself by avoiding texting, eating, or tending to a child or a pet when you are behind the wheel. O B. When driving through neighborhoods, slow down and scan not only the road ahead but also sidewalks and yards since playing children are unpredictable. O C. Do not assume that a green light guarantees a safe entry into an intersection. Check to make sure that opposing traffic is stopping. O D. Constantly scan the road ahead and in the rearview mirror-for potentially dangerous situations, and have a plan of action if trouble develops O E. At traffic lights, use your rearview mirror to watch vehicles approaching from behind. If you see that a distracted driver is not slowing, sound your horn. SUBMIT