What is the recommended strategy for dealing with outside distractions while driving?

• A. Increase speed gradually
• B. Take quick glances
• C. Quadruples the force of impact
• D. Reduced/ineffective

Answer: (B)

When distractions come from outside the vehicle, the effective approach is to glance away briefly to check what’s needed, then immediately return your focus to driving. Quick glances let you pick up essential information—traffic ahead, other vehicles, pedestrians, signals—without letting your attention drift for long. This keeps you aware of hazards and your driving path while still acknowledging the outside distraction.

Staring longer at the distraction or trying to manage it while driving increases risk because your eyes and mind are diverted for too long. Likewise, actions like speeding up or other nonsensical responses don’t address the risk and can make things worse. If a distraction becomes too much to handle safely, slow down and, if needed, pull over to deal with it.