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Distractions in stage one
Learn about the impact of distractions in stage one.
In this topic
Distractions and driving
How your supervising driver can help you concentrate on driving
Distractions to remove in stage one
Visual, physical and mental distractions
Road rules about technology
Distractions and driving
Distractions can increase your risk of a crash as they take your attention away from driving.
Knowing how to manage distractions is part of being a safe driver.
In stage one, your attention needs to be on your driving while you're learning basic car control.
Work with your supervising driver to remove as many distractions as possible.
How your supervising driver can help you concentrate on driving
Distractions to remove in stage one
Minimise or remove these distractions before you start a drive in stage one:
- Mobiles
- Devices
- Music
- GPS systems
- Loose objects.
Distractions on a drive can include:
Road rules about technology
All road rules are important and you should be familiar with them before you drive.
Find out more about the road rules on mobiles, technology and driving.
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