Question 7955
Does a driver's level of attention decrease when they use a mobile phone?
- Only if they do not use a hands-free system or if they write a text message.
- Yes, even if they use a hands-free device.
- No; talking on the phone does not affect the driver's attention.
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Correct answer: Yes, even if they use a hands-free device.
Yes, even with a hands-free device. When you talk, your attention is split between the conversation and the road, so you notice fewer signs and react later. If you also hold your phone or type, like the driver in the image who has it in his hand, you also take your eyes off the road and one hand off the wheel.