WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING?

Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include:

• Texting
  
• Using a cell phone or smartphone
  
• Eating and drinking
  
• Talking to passengers
  
• Grooming
  
• Reading, including maps
  
• Using a navigation system
  
• Watching a video
  
• Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player
  

But, because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction.

The best way to end distracted driving is to educate all Americans about the danger it poses. If you don't already think distracted driving is a safety problem, please take a moment to learn more at Distraction.gov - you'll find facts and statistics that are powerfully persuasive. Please share these facts with others. Together, we can help save lives.