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Question 7941

Does concentrating on a conversation or arguing with a passenger contribute to driver distraction behind the wheel?

  1. It only contributes to distraction if the passenger is seated behind the driver.
  2. Yes.
  3. No, talking with a passenger does not contribute to distraction.
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Correct answer: Yes.

Yes. An intense conversation or an argument with a passenger takes your attention away, whether they are sitting beside you or behind you. If you also turn your head toward them, like the driver in the image, you stop looking at the road. Save arguments for when you arrive.

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