Imagine that lawmakers are considering changing the driving laws and that you have been consulted as an attention expert. Given the principles of divided attention, in which of the following conditions would a person have the most difficulty with driving and therefore pose the biggest safety risk on the road?

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Rose Lewis

13 March, 21:57

Imagine that lawmakers are considering changing the driving laws and that you have been consulted as an attention expert. Given the principles of divided attention, in which of the following conditions would a person have the most difficulty with driving and therefore pose the biggest safety risk on the road?

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Lisa Morrison · Answer 1

When the person is driving an unfamiliar vehicle that is more difficult to operate

Explanation:

When a person is driving an unfamiliar vehicle, he or she experiences more difficulty controlling it an as such is undivided attention is required. On the contrary, if the car is familiar, the driver may easily indulge in some other activities (though this is is illegal) and still manipulates the vehicle properly.