
When a motorist does not give their driving 100% mental and visual focus, the person is a distracted driver. Looking at the scenery or a traffic accident, daydreaming, eating, or grooming are just a few of the many diversions that engage drivers. A more recent phenomenon is multitasking driving with cell phone use. Most people are aware that it’s considered a distraction, but believe it isn’t a big deal or that it doesn’t affect their driving. Unfortunately, it’s a form of impairment that’s as debilitating as drunk driving. Distractions affect.