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Seat Belts, Child Restraints & Distractions

Which action counts as distracted driving even if no phone is involved?

  • A.Turning around to talk to a rear-seat passenger while moving
  • B.Looking ahead and planning for hazards
  • C.Using turn signals before a lane change
  • D.Checking mirrors before braking
Correct answer

A. Turning around to talk to a rear-seat passenger while moving

Why

Turning around removes your eyes from the road ahead. Conversations and other in-vehicle distractions should never require you to stop watching traffic.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Distracted Driving · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-117).

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