Driver distraction

Driver distraction

A key concern of transportation and law enforcement agencies, wireless carriers and other entities, driver distraction is a diversion of attention caused by many factors. Factors can include changing a compact disc or cassette tape, tuning a broadcast radio dial, eating or drinking or talking on cellular phones. The wireless industry has launched a consumer education campaign to emphasize safe cellular use while driving. (Cingular)

Driver distraction refers to the diversion of an automobile or truck driver's attention from the task of driving, which has a negative effect on road safety.

Common driver distractions include:

* Talking
* Using a cell phone
* Eating
* Drinking
* Using in-car electronics such as entertainment systems.
* Drowsiness

Driver distraction is listed as the cause of a significant percentage of automobile accidents.

(Wikipedia)