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Preparing to smoke and smoking while driving:

Allows you to still stay focused on the road.
Doesn't cause you to get distracted.
Is dangerous and distracting.
Is dangerous because it distracts other drivers.
Explanation

While driving, you should give your full attention to the road at all times. Activities like lighting a cigarette, eating, or adjusting the radio are all forms of distraction because they require you to take your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road. Distracted drivers often miss traffic signs, signals, road markings, and potential hazards, putting themselves and others in danger.

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