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Question 4239

Can having a cell phone turned on in the vehicle be dangerous?

  1. No, under no circumstances.
  2. Yes, the sound of a call can startle the driver.
  3. Yes, but only if the phone is not within reach.
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Correct answer: Yes, the sound of a call can startle the driver.

Yes. Even if you do not answer, the sound of an incoming call can startle you, and just thinking about who is calling distracts you. In the image, the cell phone is ringing in its mount while the driver is driving.

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