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Difficulty: MediumIn-Car Distractions

Before setting off on a journey across unfamiliar roads, you plan to use an electronic satellite navigation system and listen to music. Which TWO actions should you take to avoid hazardous in-car distractions while driving?

  1. Set your destination and route guidance before starting your engineAnswer
  2. B
    Hold the navigation device on your lap so you can glance down at the screen without turning your head
  3. Preset your audio playlist and set the volume to a level that still allows you to hear outside traffic soundsAnswer
  4. D
    Wait until you are queuing in slow traffic before typing in a new destination or searching for songs

Answer

Set your destination and route guidance before starting your engine, and preset your audio playlist with the volume adjusted so you can still hear external traffic sounds.
Pre-programming route guidance into a securely mounted navigation unit and selecting audio settings before moving off eliminates physical and cognitive distractions. Keeping music volume at a reasonable level also preserves awareness of external auditory hazards, such as emergency vehicle sirens and approaching cyclists.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify potential cognitive and physical distraction sources from in-vehicle technology prior to driving.
Recognised that adjusting satellite navigation screens and searching for music while moving Diverts essential attention from the road.
Any activity that takes your hands off controls or eyes away from the road increases collision risk.
2
Select proactive preparation steps that eliminate the need to handle devices or manipulate controls while driving.
Programming the navigation route and configuring audio presets prior to setting off.
Completing all device configuration beforehand ensures undivided attention is dedicated to hazard observation.

Key Concept

Minimising in-car distractions by configuring navigation and entertainment systems before setting off
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In-Car Distractions

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