Which statement best describes the risk associated with distracted driving?

• A. Reduced crash risk
• B. Increased crash risk and penalties; fines and points possible
• C. No impact on crash risk
• D. Improves reaction time

Answer: (D)

Distractions take your mind off driving, your eyes off the road, and your hands off the wheel. When you text, talk on a phone, eat, or fiddle with navigation, you slow perception and shorten your reaction time. That means you’re less likely to notice a sudden stop, a pedestrian stepping out, or another car changing speed, which makes a crash more likely. At the same time, many places treat distracted driving as a punishable offense, so fines and points on your license are possible as a consequence. So this statement correctly reflects both the increased crash risk and the potential legal penalties tied to distracted driving. Distraction does not improve safety—in fact, it does the opposite.