Actions that take your eyes, hands, or mind off driving are called distractions. These brief lapses often lead to crashes that could have been avoided. Ever ...

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If you're reading this on your phone while driving, stop it. Especially if you're a young neurotic extroverted guy who drives a lot. Two seconds of attention to the insistent beeping and blinking of ...

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Distracted driving isn’t just about texting. It includes anything that takes your eyes, hands, or mind away from the road. Whether you’re checking your phone, adjusting the radio, eating, putting on ...

It's not just a smartphone problem. Distracted driving has been making highways more dangerous since the advent of the automobile -- but smartphones have worsened the issue and, more recently, forced ...

Who's actually paying attention on the road - red states or blue? Glowing phones in the driver's seat are a common sight these days, though that shouldn't be the case. Replies to texts and viral ...

Quick reactions behind the wheel are important when driving – even the briefest distraction can become a problem, says warns the Auto Club Europa (ACE). Here are some of the most common distractions ...