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Question 3857

Distractions are one of the main causes of accidents; which of the following actions presents the greatest risk of distraction for the driver?

  1. Listening to the radio.
  2. Looking at traffic signs.
  3. Using a cell phone.
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Correct answer: Using a cell phone.

Of the three, using a cell phone distracts you the most. A phone conversation makes you notice fewer signs and respond later, which listening to the radio does not do. Looking at signs is part of driving itself.

Strayer, D. L., y Johnston, W. A. (2001). Driven to Distraction: Dual-Task Studies of Simulated Driving and Conversing on a Cellular Telephone · Manual del Permiso B en Lectura Fácil