BC Class 5&7
Distraction: cellphones and other devices
ICBC's driving guide: Personal strategies
When you are driving, your mind and senses should be focused only on driving. Distractions hit exactly the two things that keep you out of trouble: hazard perception and reaction time.
The law applies whenever you are in control of the vehicle — a red light does not make you a pedestrian.
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Practice questions on this card
- Q-0476What two driving abilities do distractions directly damage?
- Q-0477You are stopped at a red light. Does the electronic device law still apply?
- Q-0478What is the one exception to the GLP ban on electronic devices?
- Q-0479You need to check a map, find some music and send a message. What does the manual advise?
- Q-0480Why does the manual say to turn your phone off and put it out of reach rather than just ignoring it?
- Q-0492Why are GLP drivers held to a stricter device rule than other drivers?
- Q-0494What do fatigue, distraction and strong emotion have in common?
- Q-0499A text arrives while you are driving and it may be important. What does the manual say?