Question:
Distracted Driving:
Whenever you are driving a vehicle and your attention is not on the road, you are putting yourself, your passengers,
other vehicles and pedestrians in danger. Distracted driving can result when performing any activity that may shift your
full attention from the driving task.
Taking your eyes off the road or hands off the steering wheel presents obvious
driving risks. Mental activities that take your mind away from driving are just as dangerous. Your eyes can gaze at objects
in the driving scene but fail to see them because your attention is distracted elsewhere.
Activities that can distract your attention include: talking to passengers; adjusting the radio, CD player or climate controls;
eating, drinking or smoking; reading maps or other literature; picking up something that fell; reading billboards
and other road advertisements; watching other people and vehicles including aggressive drivers; talking on a cellphone
or CB radio; using telematic devices (such as navigation systems, pagers, etc.); daydreaming or being occupied with
other mental distractions.
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