If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:
- Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.
- Take a few minutes to cool off before driving. ✓
- Drive on the interstate to let off steam.
Answer: B. Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.
Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.
Why this is the answer
The manual says mental distractions are just as dangerous as taking your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. It specifically says to avoid arguments and stressful or emotional conversations with passengers while driving. If you are angry after an argument, your attention is on the argument instead of the road. Waiting until you calm down helps you keep your mind on the driving task, which the manual says you are responsible for doing safely.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument. — Playing the radio loudly does not settle the anger that is pulling your attention away from the road, and the manual does not present loud radio as a way to manage emotions.
- C. Drive on the interstate to let off steam. — Driving on the interstate to let off steam keeps you behind the wheel while you are still angry and mentally distracted, which is the kind of mental distraction the manual warns against.
Remember it
If your mind is still in the argument, you are not ready to drive.