distracted driving
Texting behind wheel
Distracted driving is operating a vehicle while attention is diverted from the road—typically by phone use, eating, adjusting controls, or talking to passengers.
The term gained prominence with the rise of smartphones, which dramatically increased the danger: She was cited for distracted driving after rear-ending another car while texting.
- fatalitiesLosses of life
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- accidentsUnintended harmful occurrences
- reckless drivingUnsafe vehicle operation
rubbernecking · negligence · eating · scrolling · looking down · daydreaming · injuries · grooming · drunk driving · property damage · notification · tailgating · emotional trauma · traffic violations · inattention · glancing · split second · impaired driving
- traffic violationsDUI, DWI, speeding, drunk driving, red light running
- driving hazardspotholes, black ice, debris, road debris, icy roads
- traffic lawstraffic laws, speed limit, speed limits, traffic law, traffic rules
- traffic offensesspeeding, drunk driving, DUI, DWI, reckless driving
- transportation issuestraffic congestion, traffic jams, congestion, gridlock, road safety
- PSAsPSA, anti-smoking campaigns, PSAs, health campaigns, anti-drug ads
distracted drivingdefensive driving
Proactive safe vehicle operation
safe driving · eyes on the road · situational awareness · road safety