Distracted driving may be caused by:
- Eating, drinking, or smoking.
- Talking or texting on a cellular phone.
- Changing a radio station or CD.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
All of the above: distracted driving can be caused by eating, drinking, or smoking; talking or texting on a cell phone; and changing a radio station or CD.
Why this is the answer
The Texas handbook says distracted driving can result from any activity that takes your full attention away from the driving task. It specifically lists texting, talking on a cell phone, adjusting the radio or CD player, and eating, drinking, or smoking as activities that can distract your attention. Since each choice names one of those listed activities, the complete answer is all of them together.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Eating, drinking, or smoking. — Eating, drinking, or smoking is named as a distraction, but choosing only this leaves out the phone and radio or CD activities the handbook also lists.
- B. Talking or texting on a cellular phone. — Talking or texting on a cellular phone is named as a distraction, but choosing only this leaves out eating, drinking, smoking, and radio or CD use.
- C. Changing a radio station or CD. — Changing a radio station or CD is named as a distraction, but choosing only this leaves out the phone and eating, drinking, or smoking activities.
Remember it
If it takes your eyes, hands, or mind off driving, count it as a distraction.