Which of the following are examples of driving distractions?

• A. Texting while driving
• B. Eating while driving
• C. Talking on the phone
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Distractions while driving are anything that pulls your attention away from the task of operating the vehicle. Texting while driving shows how distractions can hit on multiple levels at once: you look away to read or type, you use your hands to type, and your mind focuses on the message rather than the road. Eating while driving also takes your eyes off the road and your hands off the wheel, and it can divide your attention as you think about the food or manage a spill. Talking on the phone can be a cognitive distraction even when you’re hands-free, since your mind may be elsewhere and you might miss visual cues or other important information from the road. Because each of these activities can divert attention while driving, they are all examples of driving distractions, so choosing all of the above is the best answer.