Every Reason Police can Write a “Distracted Driving” Ticket
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Eating/Drinking
Having a sandwich or a cup of coffee in your hand is as bad as having a phone – reaction times are delayed and you aren’t paying as much attention. If you’re really in a hurry… Eat in the parking lot!Source: spyderskidoo/E+/Getty Images
Grooming/Makeup
We’ve all been guilty of this at one point… You’re late, applying makeup in the car when stuck in traffic… Or worse! Some people even shave in the car… We really think it’s not necessary. Just wait until you’ve arrived!Source: Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment/Getty Images
Smoking/Vaping
Same idea as with food & drink… You have something in your hand that is preventing you from having the same reaction time as with two free hands. Put it down and wait until you arrive!Source: Fajrul Islam/Moment/Getty Images
Reading (Books, Maps, etc.)
If you really need to read something… Pull over first!Source: BraunS/E+/Getty Images
Programming your GPS
Yes, even programming your GPS while driving is considered “Distracted Driving”. Even though it’s directly related to your driving, your eyes are still off the road.Source: Cris Cantón/Moment/Getty Images
Watching Videos
This one should be obvious. Videos consume all of your attention and don’t truly allow you to concentrate on the road.Source: Artur Debat/Moment/Getty Images
Talking and/or Using a Mobile Device/Phone
Studies have shown that most of the time, the conversation itself is more dangerous than simply holding a device… So maybe it can wait until you’ve arrived at your destination, or at least pulled over!Source: Nico De Pasquale Photography/Moment/Getty Images Plus
Talking to Passengers
This is the same idea as talking on the phone… The conversation itself can often be enough to distract you. Technically, this is considered “Distracted Driving”!Source: Martinns/E+/Getty Images
Texting
This one is notorious: texting and driving is as bad as or worse than driving drunk. Your eyes are off the road and your reaction times are delayed. It can wait!Source: skaman306/Moment/Getty Images
Adjusting the Radio
We know it’s easy and tempting… But adjusting the radio can and will distract you from what’s ahead of and around you.Source: gaspr13/E+/Getty Images
Listening to Loud Music
You won’t be able to hear people honking or shouting at you… Turn it down!Source: Cris Cantón/Moment/Getty Images
