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Distracted Driving: The Hidden Danger on Our Roads

We often think of speeding, running lights, and driving under the influence as major traffic dangers—but distracted driving is just as deadly. Distractions are everywhere in our tech-driven world, and they’re putting drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk. 

If your primary focus is not on the road, you are distracted driving. Some of the most common distractions include:

• Texting or scrolling through apps
• Making calls - even hands-free can be risky
• Eating or drinking
• Talking to passengers
• Adjusting the radio or navigation system
   

Why is distracted driving so dangerous? It takes a quick second to cause a collision. Looking away for just a moment can mean missing a red light, a pedestrian crossing, or a sudden stop ahead. Distracted driving is preventable and it causes way too many injuries and deaths each year. 

Driving is not the time to multitask. Stay focused and help make California’s roads safer for everyone.

See the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for more information:https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving#nhtsa-in-action