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Set up your phone before driving

Set navigation and put the phone away before moving.

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Done when

Navigation is set before the vehicle moves.

Set navigation and put the phone away before moving.

Who this is for

Drivers; stop even voice interaction if it distracts you.

Why this matters

This removes tasks that compete with attention to the road.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Enter the destination and review the route while parked.
  2. Silence distracting alerts and position the device without obstructing visibility.
  3. Ask a passenger to make changes or park safely first.

Evidence and references

  • Other
    Distracted Driving(Opens in a new tab)NHTSAPhone and navigation interaction can distract from driving; not jurisdiction-specific traffic penalties. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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