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Types of Distracted Driving

Cognitive Distractions
Cognitive Distractions

Cognitive distraction is simply another way to describe driver inattention, i.e., not keeping your eyes and mind on the road. Driver inattention can be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. A safe driver pays attention to the road, while, in contrast, a distracted driver literally doesn’t see what is in front of his/her face.

How to Prevent Distracted Driving
How to Prevent Distracted Driving

Tips for Preventing Distracted Driving Although most distractions are avoidable, some distractions are impossible to completely prevent – instead they must be managed. Driving requires your full attention.

Manual
Manual

Drivers who check the kids' seat belts while driving are visually distracted. Electronic devices for the car, such as GPS devices and portable DVDs/digital entertainment systems, also distract drivers. Manual distraction Manual distraction is when the driver takes one or both hands off the wheel for any reason.

source: esurance.com
Manual Distractions
Manual Distractions

Because this data comes from police reports, which may not record all driving distractions, the true figure is likely higher. cognitive, visual, and manual. Distracted driving comes in 3 different forms: Cognitive distraction. Cognitive or mental distraction is when a driver's mind isn't focused on driving.

source: esurance.com
Visual Distractions
Visual Distractions

Visual distraction occurs when a driver looks at anything other than the road ahead. Drivers who check the kids' seat belts while driving are visually distracted. Electronic devices for the car, such as GPS devices and portable DVDs/digital entertainment systems, also distract drivers.

source: esurance.com
Visual: Taking Your Eyes off the Road;
Visual: Taking Your Eyes off the Road;

Distractions take a motorist’s attention off driving, which can make a driver miss critical events, objects, and cues or abandon control of a vehicle, all potentially leading to a crash. Distracted drivers put not only themselves at risk, but everyone else using the road.