DKTKey points on distraction for the Tasmania learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Tasmania handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
What counts as a driving distraction?
Answer: Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving
A distraction is anything that takes your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel or mind off driving, inside or outside the car.
Practice question 357 · official source
What does taking your eyes off the road for 2 seconds do to your risk of a crash or near crash?
Answer: It doubles your risk of a crash
A two second glance away is enough to double your crash or near-crash risk. At 50 km/h you travel about 28 metres in that time.
Practice question 358 · official source
You are driving in heavy traffic in an area you do not know. What should you do with the music?
Answer: Turn it down or off so you can concentrate
Turn off or lower the radio and music in new or challenging traffic situations to reduce distraction.