Friday, April 19, 2013

Distractions can be dangerous to drivers



Do you see people talking on their cell phones while driving?  Of course you do.  As I mentioned last time, 69% of American drivers said they have talked on their phone in the last month.  31% of American drivers (especially younger drivers) have texted while driving in the last month.



 According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), three types of distractions cause problems for drivers:  visual, manual and cognitive.  Visual distractions mean we take out eyes off the road and traffic.  Manual distractions mean we take our hands off the steering wheel.  Cognitive distraction means our thoughts (mind) aren’t focused on driving.



Behaviors that distract drivers include talking on a cell phone and texting while driving.  What other behaviors does CDC staff warn against?  Both eating while driving and dealing with GPS navigation devices can also cause drivers to be distracted. 



Parents, please teach your children to drive safely.  Texting while driving involves all three types of distractions and can be very dangerous.  More information can be found at  







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