The most obvious sources of driver distraction are external, such as phones or other mobile devices, and scientists have extensively studied the role of
these distractions in road accidents.
Not exact matches
Texting and using your phone are the most well - known
distractions, but fiddling with your radio, looking at a map or GPS system, eating and drinking, talking to passengers and applying makeup also take your eyes off the
road — and raise the risk of getting
in an
accident.
Inexperience, speeding, alcohol, fatigue and
distractions all play an important role
in car
accidents as do poor weather conditions, congested traffic and poor
road conditions.
Driving
distractions are common reasons of
accidents in the
road.