To minimize distraction inside the car while driving, which practice is recommended?

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

Answer: (C)

Minimizing distraction comes from preparing ahead and avoiding tasks that pull your attention away from the road. Putting away mobile devices and setting up GPS and music before you drive removes the need to look at screens or manipulate devices while the car is moving, which keeps your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Keeping conversations brief limits the mental load you carry, helping you stay focused on driving and respond to hazards more quickly. Other approaches—answering calls or starting apps during the drive, or engaging in lengthy conversations—increase both cognitive load and physical interaction with devices, which raises risk.