If you must attend to a distraction while driving, what is a recommended safety approach?

• A. Increase following distance
• B. Stop abruptly in traffic
• C. Speed up to minimize time
• D. Ignore and continue driving

Answer: (A)

When you must attend to a distraction, creating more space between you and the vehicle in front is the safest move. Increasing the following distance gives you extra time to notice anything变化 in traffic and to react calmly if the lead car slows or stops because of the distraction. This larger space cushion reduces the risk of a rear-end collision and helps you maintain control. Stopping abruptly, speeding up, or ignoring the distraction all raise crash risk. If you can do so safely, pull over to address the distraction before continuing.