Distractions Whilst Driving

Distractions Whilst Driving

Common distractions behind the wheel:
• Mobile phone use: Texting calling or using apps

• Eating and drinking: Handling food, a hot drinks

• Passenger interactions: Talking arguing or dealing with children or pets

• Adjusting controls: Radio, sat-nav, climate control

• Daydreaming: Mental distractions or emotional stress

• External distractions: Roadside incidents, advertising, or scenery

• Grooming: Applying make-up or adjusting appearance

How distractions affect Driving
• Reduced reaction time: Delayed responses to hazards.

• Poor lane discipline: Drifting of sudden swerving.

• Increase stopping distances: failure to break in time

• Missed road, signs or hazards: Overlooking critical warnings or signals.

• Risky, decision-making: Misjudging gaps, speeds, or distances.

The Dangers of Distracted Driving
• High crash risk: Distraction is a leading cause of accidents

• Severe injuries or fatalities: Especially at higher speeds.

• Legal penalties: Using a phone whilst driving can result in fines, points, or bans

• Emotion consequences: Living with the aftermath of a crash caused by distraction.

Common distractions behind the wheel:
• Mobile phone use: Texting calling or using apps

• Eating and drinking: Handling food, a hot drinks

• Passenger interactions: Talking arguing or dealing with children or pets

• Adjusting controls: Radio, sat-nav, climate control

• Daydreaming: Mental distractions or emotional stress

• External distractions: Roadside incidents, advertising, or scenery

• Grooming: Applying make-up or adjusting appearance

How distractions affect Driving
• Reduced reaction time: Delayed responses to hazards.

• Poor lane discipline: Drifting of sudden swerving.

• Increase stopping distances: failure to break in time

• Missed road, signs or hazards: Overlooking critical warnings or signals.

• Risky, decision-making: Misjudging gaps, speeds, or distances.

The Dangers of Distracted Driving
• High crash risk: Distraction is a leading cause of accidents

• Severe injuries or fatalities: Especially at higher speeds.

• Legal penalties: Using a phone whilst driving can result in fines, points, or bans

• Emotion consequences: Living with the aftermath of a crash caused by distraction.