Safe and Responsible Driving
What is the primary reason hand-held mobile phone use while driving is so dangerous?
- ○It can damage the phone
- ✓It significantly diverts attention, slowing reaction time
- ○It drains the car battery
- ○It only affects new drivers
Correct answer
It significantly diverts attention, slowing reaction time
Handling a phone diverts both mental and physical attention from driving, dramatically increasing stopping distances and reaction times.
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