Imagine that U.S.lawmakers are considering changing the driving laws and that you have been consulted as an attention expert.Given the principles of consistent vs.varied mapping, which of the following possible changes to driving laws would most interfere with a skilled driver's automatic performance when driving a car?
A) Passing laws where headlights must be used during the day when the weather is bad
B) Requiring all drivers learn to drive safely on wet roadways using anti-lock brakes
C) Requiring successful curbside parking performance to obtain a license
D) Creating conditions where sometimes a green light meant "stop"

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The principle of consistent vs. varied mapping suggests that the relationship between controls and their effects should be as consistent and predictable as possible. Creating conditions where sometimes a green light meant "stop" would violate this principle by introducing inconsistency and unpredictability, which would interfere with a skilled driver's automatic performance. The other options do not violate the principle of consistent mapping to the same extent.

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