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A passenger is showing you photos on a phone and urging you to look. What should you do?
- A.Keep your eyes on the road and ask them to wait until you stop
- B.Glance quickly each time traffic slows
- C.Look only when driving in a straight line
- D.Hold the phone yourself so you control the timing
Correct answer
A. Keep your eyes on the road and ask them to wait until you stop
Why
Keep your eyes on the road and ask the passenger to wait until the vehicle is stopped. As the driver, you are responsible for managing distractions inside the vehicle.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-116).