Authors
American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
Publisher
Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education
Website Section
ANSTSE Materials
Abstract
This factsheet describes potential driver distractions inside and outside of a vehicle. It covers topics such as electronic-based distractions like cellphones and tablets, pets in the vehicle, eating and drinking, smoking, as well as road construction and other events outside of the vehicle. The factsheet describes how all drivers are suspectible to distraction, but acknowledges young drivers are particularly suspectible to some of the distractions mentioned such as cellphone use.
Reference
American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (2011) Distractions: In and Out of the Vehicle – Factsheet. Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education.
Related Topics
Fact sheet, Alcohol and Driving, Blindzone Glare Elimination Mirror Method, Distractions in and Out of the Vehicle, Using Efficient Steering Techniques, Proper Seat Belt Use, Risk Management, Visual Search,
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