Before driving, which practice helps minimize in-car distractions?

• A. Leave your phone on loud and use GPS while driving.
• B. Put away mobile devices, set GPS and music before driving, and keep conversations brief.
• C. Start apps while driving.
• D. Engage in lengthy phone calls.

Answer: (B)

Minimizing in-car distractions comes from handling device needs before you drive and keeping conversations short once you’re on the road. When you put away mobile devices and pre-set GPS and music, you reduce the moments you have to look away from the road or touch controls while driving. Brief conversations cut cognitive load, helping you stay focused on traffic and your surroundings.

Interacting with devices during motion—like adjusting settings, starting apps, or long phone calls—draws your eyes, hands, and mind away from driving, which slows your reaction to changes and increases the chance of missing hazards. Keeping preparation ahead of time keeps your attention where it belongs: on driving.