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03-08-2011, 11:11 AM
What Is Distracted Driving?
There are three main types of distraction:
* Visual — taking your eyes off the road
* Manual — taking your hands off the wheel
* Cognitive — taking your mind off what you’re doing
Distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing.
While all distractions can endanger drivers’ safety, texting is the most alarming because it involves all three types of distraction.
Other distracting activities include:
* Using a cell phone
* Eating and drinking
* Talking to passengers
* Grooming
* Reading, including maps
* Using a PDA or navigation system
* Watching a video
* Changing the radio station, CD, or Mp3 player.
*Looking at a F*cking speed sign.
*Looking at billboards (tax money).
*Looking at other government signs.
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State Laws on Distracted Driving
The below states and territories have enacted bans on hand-held devices or texting to help reduce the dangers of distracted driving for the public. Click on a state to learn more on there specific laws.
30 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam ban text messaging for all drivers. Twelve of these laws were enacted in 2010 alone.
8 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving.
Note:
Primary law prohibits ALL types of drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving. A primary law means that an officer can ticket the driver for the offense without any other traffic offense taking place.
Secondary law bans text messaging for ALL types of drivers. A secondary law means an officer can only give you a ticket if you have been pulled over for another driving violation (ie: Hand-held cell phone use).
http://distraction.gov/
There are three main types of distraction:
* Visual — taking your eyes off the road
* Manual — taking your hands off the wheel
* Cognitive — taking your mind off what you’re doing
Distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing.
While all distractions can endanger drivers’ safety, texting is the most alarming because it involves all three types of distraction.
Other distracting activities include:
* Using a cell phone
* Eating and drinking
* Talking to passengers
* Grooming
* Reading, including maps
* Using a PDA or navigation system
* Watching a video
* Changing the radio station, CD, or Mp3 player.
*Looking at a F*cking speed sign.
*Looking at billboards (tax money).
*Looking at other government signs.
**************************************
State Laws on Distracted Driving
The below states and territories have enacted bans on hand-held devices or texting to help reduce the dangers of distracted driving for the public. Click on a state to learn more on there specific laws.
30 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam ban text messaging for all drivers. Twelve of these laws were enacted in 2010 alone.
8 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving.
Note:
Primary law prohibits ALL types of drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving. A primary law means that an officer can ticket the driver for the offense without any other traffic offense taking place.
Secondary law bans text messaging for ALL types of drivers. A secondary law means an officer can only give you a ticket if you have been pulled over for another driving violation (ie: Hand-held cell phone use).
http://distraction.gov/