Any event or thing that prevents you from operating your car safely is considered a distraction. For example, driving while using a hand-held device increases the likelihood you will be in a car accident by 400%. This has been a factor that has influenced recent restrictive legislation in our state banning hand-held devices while operating a vehicle.
While using cell phones behind the wheel is one of the most talked about driving distractions, it’s not the only one out there. There are many other things that we do behind the wheel that you may be surprised to find are considered driving distractions!
While the list could be endless, the main types of driving distractions include:
- Texting
- Reading a book
- Using a cell phone
- Eating or drinking
- Smoking and dealing with lighting up
- Personal grooming
- Reading maps
- Using a navigation system
- Talking to passengers
- Watching a video
- Adjusting a radio
When you are driving, the condition of the roadway you are on and the behavior of other drivers can change abruptly, leaving you little or no time to react. When you are driving, follow these rules:
- Stay focused
- Pay attention
- Expect the unexpected
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