{"id":6495,"date":"2018-04-10T17:37:51","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T17:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=6495"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:17:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:17:51","slug":"causes-of-distracted-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/causes-of-distracted-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Causes Of Distracted Driving You Need To Watch Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"

Distracted driving has become a common trend and safety advocates are reminding us about the importance of staying focused while driving.<\/p>\n

As a matter of fact, the Center For Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 9 people are killed every day in the U.S. owing to car accidents involving distracted driving.<\/p>\n

A common misconception between drivers is that they relate distracted driving solely to texting and driving, which is not only inaccurate but also negligent.<\/p>\n

Having said that, here are 6 causes of distracted driving every driver needs to watch out before hitting the road.<\/p>\n

Driving while upset or sad<\/h2>\n

Driving emotionally could be as risky as handling a phone call or text while on the road.<\/p>\n

Next time you are about to drive somewhere while coping with anger, sadness or any other emotional breakdown, refrain from driving for your own safety.<\/p>\n

One U.S. study has found that drivers who are observably angry, sad, crying, or emotionally disturbed increase their chances of getting involved in a car crash by nearly ten times<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Listening to your favorite song while driving<\/h2>\n

You may be skeptical about this source of distraction but it has been proven that listening to music while driving could affect our focus.<\/p>\n

An Israeli study<\/a> based on observation has demonstrated that driving while listening to loud music decreases your driving focus by 20%, whereas listening to softer songs at a moderate volume let drivers stay focused on the road.<\/p>\n

That said, look for relaxing music genres, say classical or jazz music, and keep the volume down so it doesn’t affect your drive.<\/p>\n

Driving with dogs and kids as passengers<\/h2>\n

Avoid having cuddly distractions with your dog while driving. The same also applies to kids since they could be a bigger distraction, even more distracting than adults.<\/p>\n

To avoid cuddly distractions, keep your pet safe by putting it in a backseat-friendly kennel or seat before driving.<\/p>\n

Kids should be sitting straight, wearing their seatbelts, and not giving you any reason to divert your attention from the road.<\/p>\n

Using hands-free devices while driving<\/h2>\n

Many drivers try to look for alternatives to stay focused on the road while multi-tasking. Some believe that using hands-free devices while driving reduces your chances of getting involved in a car crash.<\/p>\n

However, using hands-free devices isn’t less distracting than manually using your cell phone.<\/p>\n

Some studies have shown that once you finished making your phone call (via speakerphone), drivers take few seconds to re-adjust to road mode, which could give room to dangerous mistakes.<\/p>\n

Reaching for something in your backseat<\/h2>\n

It’s part of your road planning to ensure you are carrying everything with you and at your reach.<\/p>\n

One study has found that drivers who reach for food, gadgets, or any other items, are nine times more likely to get involved in a car accident.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO:\u00a0Driving Tips: How To Stay Safe In Traffic
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Eating or drinking while driving<\/h2>\n

NHTSA<\/a> reported that those who eat and drive increase the chances of an accident by 80%. Similarly, they also found that 65% of near miss accidents are caused by distracted drivers handling food or drink items.<\/p>\n

That’s an alarming situation since many drivers try to save time by having breakfast while heading to work.<\/p>\n

Driving while grabbing your breakfast burrito or morning coffee could lead you to a car crash, so consider having your breakfast before or after heading to your destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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