What is Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving is defined as any activity that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. Examples include talking on the phone, eating and drinking, conversing with passengers in your vehicle, playing with the radio, entertainment, navigation system, and most commonly, texting — anything that diverts your attention away from the task of safe driving is considered a distraction. The most alarming distraction is texting. Using your phone to send or receive a text can take your eyes off the road for five or more seconds. According to the NHTSA, texting for 5 seconds is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed at 55 mph. You cannot drive safely unless you are completely focused on the task at hand. Any activity that you do while driving, other than properly operating your vehicle, is a possible distraction and raises your chances of colliding.

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