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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