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Multiple Choice

The following statement is true: The best way to communicate with other drivers on the road is to use a cell phone.

Relying on a cell phone while driving pulls your attention away from the road and can delay your reactions to hazards. The main point here is that safe driving demands your eyes and mind on driving tasks, not on a phone conversation. Because phone use creates distraction and increased crash risk, it’s not the best way to communicate with other drivers. If communication is necessary, the safer approach is to pull over to a safe spot to talk, or use a hands-free device only if allowed, and even then keep the conversation brief. The overall practice is to minimize phone use while driving and rely on driving signals and other safe habits instead.

Relying on a cell phone while driving pulls your attention away from the road and can delay your reactions to hazards. The main point here is that safe driving demands your eyes and mind on driving tasks, not on a phone conversation. Because phone use creates distraction and increased crash risk, it’s not the best way to communicate with other drivers. If communication is necessary, the safer approach is to pull over to a safe spot to talk, or use a hands-free device only if allowed, and even then keep the conversation brief. The overall practice is to minimize phone use while driving and rely on driving signals and other safe habits instead.