Revision question · Alertness

How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (sat nav) system doesn't distract you when you're driving?

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Turn it off while you're driving in built-up areas

Choose a voice that you find calming

Only set the destination when you're lost

Set it before starting your journey

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Set it before starting your journeyThis was the right answer

Sat navs can be useful when driving on unfamiliar routes. However, they can also distract you and cause you to lose control if you look at or adjust them while you're driving. Set the sat nav before starting your journey, or pull up in a safe place before making any changes to it.

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Rule 150Highway Code rule · Set navigation before travelling; do not let adjustments take attention from the road.

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