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Yes, it can distract you and interfere with vehicle control.
Yes. Reaching for a packet, lighting or holding a cigarette can distract you and interfere with vehicle control. Article 18 requires the driver to maintain attention, visibility and freedom of movement. The absence of a general smoking ban must not be treated as permission to drive distracted or with impaired vehicle control.
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It does not affect driving if the driver regularly smokes.
It always improves attention and vehicle control.
Yes, it can distract you and interfere with vehicle control.
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