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Question 7953

In general, what effect does a phone conversation lasting a couple of minutes using a hands-free device have on driving?

  1. The driver perceives information in the surrounding environment, such as traffic signs, better.
  2. The driver does not perceive a significant portion of the information in the surrounding environment.
  3. The driver's level of concentration increases considerably.
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Correct answer: The driver does not perceive a significant portion of the information in the surrounding environment.

Even with a hands-free device, during a call lasting a couple of minutes, your attention focuses on the conversation and you miss a significant part of what is happening, such as a sign, a cyclist, or a car merging into traffic. The longer it lasts, the more you miss.

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