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Difficulty: MediumIn-Car Distractions

You are driving along a rural road when your vehicle's digital navigation screen freezes and prompts you to restart the system. What should you do?

  1. A
    Restart the system while driving by tapping the screen only on straight sections of the road
  2. B
    Reduce your speed slightly and restart the system with one hand while keeping the other on the steering wheel
  3. Continue driving and wait until you can stop safely and legally before restarting the systemAnswer
  4. D
    Operate the display controls without looking by relying entirely on touch to avoid taking your eyes off the road

Answer

Continue driving and wait until you can stop safely and legally before restarting the system
In-vehicle technology such as satellite navigation and digital infotainment screens can be major sources of distraction. If a device malfunctions or requires reprogramming, you must continue driving until you find a safe and legal place to pull over and turn off the engine before interacting with it.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the demand of interacting with in-car technology while driving
Operating or troubleshooting an electronic screen requires physical, visual, and cognitive attention
Dividing attention between the driving task and an in-car screen significantly reduces hazard perception and vehicle control
2
Determine the safest course of action according to the Highway Code
Postpone troubleshooting until the car is parked in a safe and permitted area
Drivers must remain in full control of their vehicle at all times and avoid all unnecessary in-vehicle distractions

Key Concept

Drivers must never attempt to adjust, troubleshoot, or program satellite navigation devices or touchscreens while the vehicle is in motion.
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In-Car Distractions

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