Distracted driving is:
- Very uncommon.
- Extremely risky behavior. ✓
- Nothing to be concerned about.
- No less safe than driving under any other conditions.
Answer: B. Extremely risky behavior.
Distracted driving is extremely risky behavior that endangers you, your passengers, and others on the road.
Why this is the answer
The Florida handbook says distracted driving is extremely risky behavior that puts the driver, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists in danger. It also says keeping focused attention on driving helps prevent crashes. That wording supports treating distraction as a serious risk, not as a minor or uncommon issue. The handbook lists common distractions such as phone use, eating or drinking, adjusting controls, interacting with passengers, and daydreaming, which shows this is a real driving concern.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Very uncommon. — The handbook calls distracted driving extremely risky and lists many common distractions, so it is not very uncommon.
- C. Nothing to be concerned about. — The handbook says distracted driving puts drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists in danger, so it is something to be concerned about.
- D. No less safe than driving under any other conditions. — The handbook links focused attention with crash prevention, which means distracted driving is less safe rather than no less safe.
Remember it
Remember that distraction pulls your focus away, and focus is what helps prevent crashes.