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Driving Distractions

Cell phones and texting

• Cell phone use and texting is the number one source of driver inattention, especially among teens.
• Drivers who use cell phones are four times more likely to be involved in a crash.
• There is no difference in the cognitive distraction between hand held and hands free devices.

Passengers

• Three or more teens in a car driven by a teen increases the chances of an accident by four time
• Passengers, especially males, may influence risk-taking behaviors of young and inexperienced drivers

Daydreaming or Not Alert

• Being lost in thought is like mentally checking out―and this distracts you when driving
• Without your full attention on the driving task, you could be staring at a potential danger but not recognize it.

Eating and Drinking

• Seriously impairs your reaction time and increases the likelihood of getting into an accident