Lesson 2: Road Safety: Dangers of Distracted Driving

• A distracted driving is when a driver's attention is taken away from the road because they are focusing on something other than driving.
• Visual Distraction - looking away from the road.
• Cognitive Distraction - driver's mind is focused on something other than driving.
• Manual Distraction - taking their hands off from the steering wheel.
• How does fatigue affect our concentration while driving?

  Impaired focus from the lack of sleep can lead to road accidents and hazards.
• What can drivers do to stay safe and alert on the road?

  Getting sufficient sleep, energized, well-paired cognitive function, etc
• Self-Management - management of one's own care or well-being
• Road Safety - teaching people how to behave safely while driving or crossing the road.
• Pedestrian - A person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles drive.