Posted on 5/26/2022
Distracted driving is becoming increasingly more prevalent on the nation's highways, but what exactly is distracted driving? What are the biggest driving distractions and how do you avoid them? Distracted Driving Defined Simply put, distracted driving is anything that takes the driver's eyes (and mind) off the task of driving, the road ahead and the other drivers on the surrounding roads. This presents a serious safety hazard to the driver, other drivers, pedestrians, and property. The Biggest Distractions According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are almost 30,000 distracted driving fatalities on the nation's highways annually. With the increased use of cellphones and onboard features in cars, distracted driving is becoming more common. Some of the biggest distractions include: Using your cellphone while driving is a major distraction with texting and driving behind a huge culprit. Of the 30,000 distracted driving fatalities, almos ... read more