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Why is checking your phone while stopped at a red light still a problem?
- A.It drains the phone battery
- B.You can miss the light change and what traffic and pedestrians around you are doing
- C.It is only a problem at night
- D.It makes the engine idle louder
Correct answer
B. You can miss the light change and what traffic and pedestrians around you are doing
Why
Checking a phone at a light takes your attention away from pedestrians, cyclists, and changing traffic around you. Stay alert to your surroundings whenever you are in the driver's seat in traffic.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-114).