{"id":2842,"date":"2022-08-01T16:59:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T21:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/going-places.thegeneral.com\/what-is-distracted-driving\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T16:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:05:04","slug":"what-is-distracted-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/going-places\/blog\/car-and-driving-basics\/what-is-distracted-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Distracted Driving?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\">In our current <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\">technological<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\"> age, there are numerous different things demanding our attention at any given time. While <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\">we may think we\u2019re good at multitasking in other areas of our lives, multitasking has no place behind the wheel.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\"> Diverting our attention away from the road can result in distracted driving. In 2020 alone, distracted driving killed 3,142 people.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\">Learn what counts as distracted driving so you can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\">unplug<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12383302 BCX0\"> while you\u2019re still in the driveway.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-considered-distracted-driving\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211208994 BCX0\">What<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211208994 BCX0\"> Is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211208994 BCX0\"> Considered Distracted Driving?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anything that takes your attention away from the road is considered a distraction, including:&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Texting\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talking on the phone<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talking to passengers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Changing the radio<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Using the entertainment or GPS systems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eating<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drinking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grooming<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reading<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\">Texting is a common cause of distracted driving<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\">, and potentially one of the deadliest. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\">According to the CDC, checking your phone takes your eyes off the road for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\">an average of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\"> five seconds. While that doesn\u2019t seem like much, if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\"> going 55 miles per hour, that\u2019s like driving the length of a football <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\">field<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178345337 BCX0\"> with your eyes closed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW178345337 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-three-main-types-of-distracted-driving\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72125698 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72125698 BCX0\">The Three Main Types of Distracted Driving<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are three different types of distractions to avoid:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visual distractions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Anything that takes your eyes off the road. This may seem obvious, but you need to look at the road to know where you\u2019re going. Driving while engaging with a visual distraction is like driving with your eyes closed. Either way, your eyes are off the road and you\u2019re putting yourself and others in danger. Visual distractions can include eating, fiddling with technology, applying makeup or other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/blog\/drive-and-beautify\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">grooming rituals<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and reading.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manual distractions:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Anything that takes your hands off the wheel. There\u2019s a lot of overlap between visual and manual distractions. For example, changing your GPS system while driving would constitute a visual and manual distraction.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cognitive distractions:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Anything that takes your mind off the road. There are multiple things competing for our attention at any time, and while multitasking is a common practice, humans aren\u2019t designed to process that much information at once. If we can\u2019t focus on the road because our mind is elsewhere, our performance decreases and puts us at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-you-get-into-a-car-accident\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">risk for an accident<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-consequences-of-d-istracted-driving\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22450067 BCX0\">What Are the Consequences of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22450067 BCX0\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22450067 BCX0\">istracted Driving?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\">Many states have passed laws against distracted driving, including laws restricting texting or talking on the phone while driving. Familiarize yourself with your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\">ate\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\"> laws and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\">talk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\"> with passengers or family <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\">members<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\"> about the consequences of distracted driving<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48392233 BCX0\"> and why distracted driving is dangerous.<br>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prevent-distracted-driving\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW87557967 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87557967 BCX0\">How to Prevent Distracted Driving<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take these steps to prevent and raise awareness around distracted driving:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For drivers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Never multitask while driving. If you need to adjust your mirrors, choose your music, use your phone, or have a snack, do it before you leave your driveway.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re still tempted to use your phone while you\u2019re driving, try a cell phone blocking app that prohibits texting or calling while your car is in motion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For passengers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Say something to the driver if you notice them engaging in distracted driving.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reduce distractions for the driver by manning the GPS or other systems.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For parents:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Set a good example by avoiding distracted driving\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-for-teens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teens<\/a> and young adults are more likely to engage in distracted driving than their counterparts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talk to your teens about distracted driving and why it\u2019s dangerous.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now that you know the dangers of distracted driving, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/blog\/safety-tips-for-new-drivers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">stay mindful<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> while you\u2019re on the road. Visit our blog for more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/blog\/safety-tips-for-new-drivers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">safe-driving tips<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to help you maintain a clear record. In addition, if you want to be safe on the road, you need quality insurance. Forty-eight out of fifty states have made car insurance mandatory, and you don\u2019t want to get pulled over without it. You can get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/quote\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">free insurance quote<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> from The General in under two minutes and secure insurance in 12.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prevent distracted driving and drive mindfully with these tips from The General. 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