According to the NHTSA, distracted driving claimed the lives of 3,308 people in 2022, and every day, approximately 9 people die in the U.S. because of distracted driving. Driving demands your attention all the time, and you should be aware of three types of driving distractions.
Visual distractions cause your eyes to wander off the road. Examples include checking/adjusting the GPS, adjusting the temperature or other controls, and doing your makeup.
Ways to avoid this behavior.
Manual distractions cause you to take one or both hands off the wheel. Examples include eating or drinking, adjusting the dials on your car or a child’s seatbelt, and searching through your purse for something.
Ways to avoid this behavior.
Cognitive distractions cause your mind’s focus to drift away from your driving. Examples include talking with another passenger, road rage, and being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Ways to avoid this behavior.
Some activities fall under more than one distracted driving behavior. These are considered extremely dangerous driving behaviors. Texting while driving falls under all three types of distracted driving.
While texting, you are distracted:
Fully focus on your driving. Take your time driving and allow yourself plenty of time to arrive.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in which you suffered serious injuries due to distracted driving behaviors, having an attorney who is your advocate can offer you peace of mind during your recovery. Call Nash & Franciskato at (877) 284-6600.
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