Alertness - Distraction and Boredom

Question 1

What can distract you from your driving?

Answer 1

• Arguing or joking around
• Loud music (will also make it difficult to hear sounds outside the car)
• Objects hanging in the car
• Starting/adjusting any music/radio
• Looking at a map
• Talking into a microphone
• Taking your eye of the road

Question 2

Why is using a mobile phone while driving illegal?

Answer 2

• You’re four times more likely to have a collision while using one.
• Switch it off and use the voicemail facility.
• Wait until you’re parked in a safe and proper face before using your phone.

Question 3

What should you do if you’re on the motorway and need to use your phone?

Answer 3

Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place before using it.

Question 4

What should you do when using a navigation system (if your vehicle has one?)

Answer 4

• Stop in a safe place before programming the system.

- If you lose your way on a busy road, turn into a side road asap, stop and check a map.