Managing Distractions

Goal:
Know how to manage distractions while driving

Activity:
Ask the new driver to describe distractions and how to minimize them while driving. Be sure that this activity doesn’t become a distraction itself, or practice it outside of the car. Remember that distractions can be inside or outside of the car.

Common Error:

• Driver may identify distractions but have trouble eliminating them while driving

Sign Learner Gets It:

• Identifies distractions and actively minimizes them while driving