These days’ distractions are everywhere; smart phones and other electronic devices are widely used. These hand-held devices are extremely portable and allow for communication almost anywhere. This can be a very dangerous combination when mixed with driving, and often which leads to serious accidents. When it comes to distracted driving, its not just using a cell phone, text messaging or reading an email that can lead to an accident; There are many other kinds of distracted behavior that can endanger the safety of others.
Distracting Driving Includes:
- Using a cell phone (Texting, talking, email, photography etc;)
- Eating or drinking
- Distracted while talking to passengers
- Brushing your hair, checking your makeup, grooming etc.
- Reading a road map, Google maps APP, and other lost driver behavior (looking for signage, not watching the road)
- Using G.P.S or programming an automotive navigation system
- Viewing in car video systems
- Programming a radio station, CD, or iPod
Driving distractions fall into three main categories.
- Visual Distraction — taking your eyes off the road;
- Manual Distraction — taking your hands off the wheel; and
- Cognitive Distraction — taking your mind off the task of driving.
(Texting while driving is particularly dangerous because it involves all three types of driving related distractions.)
If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent motorist who was driving while distracted, the Kahler Personal Injury Law firm can help. Please call 1.866.739.7702 Toll Free for a free distracted driving injury consultation.