Distracted driving delays our response time to events on the road. Your risk is greater if you follow the car in front of you too closely. The3-second ruleallows you to respond fast enough to brake lights and prevent accidents. 6
Mental:A distraction that causes the driver to take their mind off the task of driving safely. The dangers of distracted driving Driving safely requires your full attention; you need to be able to see, hear and react to everything around you. Drivers who lose focus are at an increased risk...
Today, distracted driving accidents have become one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions. This likely comes as no surprise to anyone who has been on the road and seen the sheer number of drivers who are on their phones, texting, manipulating a GPS or otherwise using electronic de...
Many distracted driving accidents are fender-benders resulting from distractions in stop-and-go traffic. Take a look at these survey results: 88% of those surveyed report using their phones at a stop sign or red light. 69% admit to using their phones while stuck in stop-and-go traf...
AAA Digest of Motor Laws-Distracted driving causes a driver to miss important signs, events, and signals while driving. This leads to a lack of a proper reaction to what is happening on the road. Distracted driving has become a common problem during the past decade. ...
violations (“El Cerrito”).Also,“nearly 6,000 people were killed and a half-million injured last year in the U.S. due to drivers being distracted”(“Distracted”).Distracted driving today causes many accidents through the use of technology, eating and drinking, and children in the back...
The Risks Of Work Zone Auto Accidents Work zones are necessary to maintain and improve roads, but they also create unique and often dangerous driving conditions. Reduced speed limits, lane shifts, construction vehicles, and distracted drivers all contribute to a [...] ...
The Dangers of Distracted Driving There are various factors which contribute to accidents while using a cell phone. Drivers are distracted when reaching for a cell phone, dialing a number, andtexting and driving; driving with one hand while using a cell phone adds to the hazard. The distraction...
placing your attention on something that is not related to the operation of a motor vehicle. Distracteddriving accidentsare the causes of thousands of injuries, fatalities and property damages. Therefore, the CDC has categorized the different driving distractions according to how they happen to distra...
Many activities can distract a driver from keeping his or her attention on the road. It's in these moments when you aren't physically or mentally ready that accidents can occur. Texting and Driving – Put the Phone Down Many states, including Pennsylvania, have passed laws prohibiting texting...