What is an example of a distracted driving behavior?

Distracted driving behaviors significantly impair a driver’s ability to focus on the road, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Both using a cellphone while driving and eating a meal while driving are well-documented distractions that can divert a driver’s attention away from their primary task: controlling the vehicle.

Using a cellphone involves taking your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road, whether you are texting, dialing, or browsing. This action can lead to delayed reactions to traffic signals, pedestrians, or other vehicles, making it a dangerous behavior.

Eating a meal while driving similarly detracts from your focus. It often requires one hand to manage the food and can lead to spills or other actions that compromise vehicle control.

On the other hand, adjusting the radio while stopped may not be considered a distraction since the vehicle is not in motion. As a result, the correct answer encompasses both A and B, highlighting the importance of recognizing and curbing behaviors that can lead to distractions while driving.