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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