A driver who is eating, grooming, and reaching for items while moving is mainly at risk because they are:

• A.Driving too slowly for traffic
• B.Wearing out the vehicle's controls
• C.Using too much fuel
• D.Distracted from the driving task

Why

Eating, grooming, and reaching for objects are distractions that take attention from driving. Keep both hands available and your focus on the road and traffic around you.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-109).

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