Distractions are everywhere. Anything that takes your attention off of the road and what is coming up next can be a fatal distraction. Actions like changing the radio station, dialing a cell phone, reading a map or using a navigation system while you’re driving can lead to big trouble. In fact, one recent study showed that driver distractions are a contributing factor in more than 4,300 crashes a day.
Among the most common driving distractions are:
Adjusting the radio, cassette or CD player
Other occupants in the vehicle
Moving objects in the vehicle
Using/dialing a wireless phone
Eating and drinking while driving
Personal grooming
Adjusting the vehicle’s temperature controls
Smoking while driving
Outside distractions, including:
- Accidents
- Vehicles stopped by police
- Friends in other vehicles
- Roadside advertising
- New construction (shops, restaurants, etc.)
