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19. You are about to drive somewhere. Your phone has messages coming in, you need music, and you are using navigation.

What do you most likely do before pulling out?

A. Set navigation, music, and Do Not Disturb before moving, then put the phone away. B. Set the important stuff before moving, but keep the phone where I can see it. C. Start driving and finish setting things up once I am on the road. D. Keep the phone nearby because I may need to check something quickly. E. I usually figure it out while driving.

20. You are stopped at a red light. Your phone lights up with a message from someone you really want to hear from.

What sounds most like you?

A. I leave it alone because I am still driving. B. I notice it, but wait until I am parked. C. I glance quickly to see who it is. D. I read it if the light looks like it will stay red. E. I usually check or reply because the car is stopped.

21. You are driving and your phone buzzes. You do not know if it is urgent.

What would you most likely do?

A. Ignore it until I am parked or done driving. B. Ask a passenger to check it if it truly might matter. C. Wait for a straight or “easy” stretch and glance quickly. D. Pick it up briefly to see what it is. E. Read it while driving because I can usually handle a quick check.

22. You are driving and the song, podcast, or playlist is annoying you. Your phone is connected to the car.

What do you most likely do?

A. Leave it alone or wait until I stop. B. Use steering wheel controls or ask a passenger to change it. C. Tap once or twice if it seems easy. D. Scroll a little until I find what I want. E. I change music whenever I want because it only takes a second.

23. You are driving somewhere unfamiliar. Your GPS suddenly reroutes or you miss a turn.

What are you most likely to do?

A. Keep driving safely and pull over if I need to reset the route. B. Ask a passenger to help or wait for the GPS to adjust. C. Look at the map while driving but try to be careful. D. Hold the phone or zoom around the map while moving. E. Make quick turns or lane changes while trying to fix the route.

24. You are already driving and realize you need something: a drink, lip balm, sunglasses, a charger, food, or something from your bag.

What would you most likely do?

A. Wait until I am stopped or parked. B. Ask a passenger to get it if someone is with me. C. Reach for it only if it is easy and traffic is calm. D. Search for it while driving if I feel like I can do it quickly. E. I do small tasks while driving all the time.

25. You are driving and a close friend keeps messaging you. You know they might get annoyed if you do not answer.

What thought feels most like you?

A. They can wait. Driving comes first. B. I feel tempted, but I wait until I stop. C. I want to check, but I try to hold off. D. I usually glance because I do not want them waiting. E. I check or reply because I do not like leaving people hanging.

26. You are driving with friends and something funny, dramatic, or interesting happens. Someone says, “Record this!” or “Put this on your story.”

What are you most likely to do?

A. Say no because I am driving. B. Tell a passenger to record it instead. C. Maybe glance or hold the phone for a second if it feels safe. D. Take a quick photo or video if traffic is light. E. I have recorded, posted, or taken selfies while driving before.

26B. Which statement sounds most like you?

A. Driving needs my full attention, even when it feels easy. B. I know distractions are risky, so I try to limit them. C. I can handle small distractions if traffic is calm. D. I am pretty good at multitasking while driving. E. Most distraction warnings are exaggerated for careful drivers.

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