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Question 7960

Is it dangerous to write messages on a cell phone while driving?

  1. Only if the driver has little experience and is traveling at a high speed.
  2. No, if the driver uses only one hand to use the cell phone.
  3. Yes, it is harder to maneuver because the driver is not holding the steering wheel with both hands.
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Correct answer: Yes, it is harder to maneuver because the driver is not holding the steering wheel with both hands.

Yes. While typing, at least one hand is on your phone instead of the wheel, making it harder to maneuver and correct your path if something unexpected happens. The driver in the image is typing with one hand and keeping the other on the wheel. Your experience and speed make no difference, and doing it with only one hand does not make it safe.

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