Forms of Distraction

Additionally, distraction can be of three types which is as follows:

• Visual distractions that cause you to take your eyes away from the road. This can include using a GPS, looking at a billboard, rubbernecking an accident, checking out the scenery or even looking at other cars surrounding you instead of those directly in your path and adjacent to you.
• Manual distractions that cause you to remove your hand from the wheel. Behaviours such as eating while driving, using your phone, changing the radio station or reaching for something in the car are all examples of manual distractions.
• Cognitive distractions that take your mind off of driving. Singing, talking, daydreaming or worrying all fall into this category.