Distracted driving is a common cause of car accidents that leads to thousands of deaths every year, and it happens when a driver loses focus on their primary task of driving and starts to focus on something else. This can include talking or texting on a cell phone, eating or drinking, adjusting the radio or navigation system, or even talking to passengers. Any distraction that takes the driver’s eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off driving can increase the risk of a crash.
