PureCar
Mandatory Category B module

Module 13: Driver distraction and in-car technology

Use vehicle technology as support without allowing screens, alerts or devices to take attention from the road.

What this module covers

These are the official DVA topic headings for this part of the Category B Programme of Training.

Driver distraction
Collision avoidance systems
Collision mitigation systems
Driver information systems
Satellite navigation systems
Consequences of driver distraction

How to work on this module

Use the official Logbook for the formal record and sign-off. These PureCar prompts are for practice planning.

1

Set navigation before moving off.

2

Know what driver-assistance systems can and cannot do.

3

Practise ignoring non-essential notifications while driving.

Reviewed against official Northern Ireland guidanceInformation checked 21 September 2026.
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