How should you handle distractions while driving?

• A. Limit or avoid them; don't use a phone; pull over if you must.
• B. Increase radio volume to stay alert.
• C. Text while driving at red lights.
• D. Respond to messages immediately.

Answer: (A)

Keeping your full attention on the road is essential. Distractions steal time you need to notice hazards, judge distances, and respond quickly. The safest approach is to limit or avoid distractions as much as possible—don’t use a phone while driving, and if something urgent comes up, pull over to a safe spot to handle it. That keeps you in control and reduces crash risk.

Things like cranking up the radio or other distractions don’t help and can mask hazards. Texting or replying to messages while driving divides your attention and slows your reactions, and waiting to respond at red lights still takes your eyes off the road longer than necessary.