1. Distracted Driving
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2. Distractions Radio Cell Phone Watching construction
Texting/talking
Watching construction
Looking at an accident
Looking at other cars
Checking speedometer
Checking remaining gas
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3. Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving~ When a driver takes their eyes off the road.
Includes: Hands off the wheel and mind off driving.
Inattention~ When the drivers attention drifts away from driving.

4. Effects of Driving Distracted
Slowed Perception~ Delayed reaction time. You may not be able to slow down fast enough to avoid an accident.
Delayed Decision Making~ Making the correct decision to stop or move over can be delayed.
Improper Action~ Delayed reaction can cause drivers to make the wrong decision to avoid an accident.

5. Types of Distractions
Physical Distraction~ Taking hands off the wheel or eyes off the road.
Reaching for an object.
Mental Distraction~ Activities that take the drivers mind off the road.
Thinking about something that happened earlier in the day.
Both~ Greater chance of causing a crash.
Talking on the phone.

6. Cell Phones – Dangers
Risk of collision increases by up to 400% when talking on a cell phone while driving. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
Dangers include:
Effect on proper lane position
Ability to make quick and correct decisions are inhibited
Ability to execute emergency maneuvers will be inhibited

7. Cell Phones – Benefits
Potential Benefits of having your cell phone in the car
Ability to call for roadside assistance
Ability to call police in case of emergency
Ability to contact a friend or family when in danger

8. Texting
What is the difference between texting and talking on the phone?
The driver needs to occasionally look down at their phone before sending the text. This is now causing the driver to look away from the road.
Effects of Texting
Search~ When focused on texting you could miss important changes
Person Changing lanes, pulling out in front of you, construction signs, etc.
Evaluate~ When your attention is divided, your decision making is lower. The more tasks you are trying to complete, the less effective you will be.
Execute~ You could fail to execute a turn correctly. When texting, you usually drive with one hand.
Hitting the curb, reduced steering control

10. Passengers Distractions from passengers: Talking or yelling
Throwing objects outside the window
Yelling to a person outside the window
Unexpectedly adjusting audio system controls

11. Outside Distractions
Outside traffic~ Vehicle swerving, changing lanes, slowing and stopping.
Rubbernecking
Animals
Police
Other vehicles
Reading billboards

12. Addressing Distractions
Cells Phones should be put away and out of sight. Can be kept nearby incase of emergency.
Adjust navigation before leaving
Adjust radio before leaving
Decide weather passengers are too distracting
Avoid arguments
Pull off the road safely if you need to talk to a child.