Car permit · Distraction and fatigue
When it comes to cell phones and driving, which precaution is the safest one to take?
Correct answer: Go hands-free so both of your hands stay on the wheel.
Answer options
- ACheck the caller ID before deciding whether to answer.
- BGo hands-free so both of your hands stay on the wheel. Correct
- CKeep the phone within reach so your eyes can stay on the road.
Why
Holding a phone takes a hand off the wheel and pulls your eyes from the road, so a hands-free device is the safer way to talk. Many states also bar minors from using any phone while driving, except in certain emergencies.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: Car permit
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