Appendix C: Anticipation Guide Perspectives Students were asked to express their opinions regarding statements related to topics discussed in First Year Seminar both at the beginning of the semester and again at the end of the semester. The purpose is to gauge how their opinions changed. The most significant changes occurred with these questions: •
I am familiar with many of the issues surrounding distracted driving.
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I know how long it takes to regain “situational awareness” and return to an unimpaired driving state following text messaging.
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I know the texting and driving laws in the states of Missouri and Kansas.
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I am confident I can text and drive with no fear of an accident; I can focus my attention as needed.
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I am familiar with brain research as it relates to attention and driving.
Students were also asked to write about the most significant changes that occurred within themselves throughout the course of First Year Seminar and why those changes occurred. Here are some of those responses: “I am much more aware that I am putting myself in danger when I text and drive.” “I now know more about the issues surrounding distracted driving, and I’m going to stop texting and driving.” “Almost all my answers were changed. I’m very happy with the information I learned throughout the semester.” “I didn’t know much about the laws surrounding texting and driving until after this course. Before this course, my commitment to not text and drive was not near as strong as it is now. Knowing some major consequences that come with distracted driving has changed my outlook significantly.” “I have now made a personal commitment not to text and drive because no text is worth a life.” “I now know it takes 15 seconds to regain “situational awareness” following texting and driving.” “I made a personal commitment not to text and drive. It makes me more aware of my surroundings, and I know I could never live with myself if I injured someone in a car wreck.”
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