Actions that take your eyes, hands, or mind off driving are called distractions. These brief lapses often lead to crashes that could have been avoided. Ever ...

If you're reading this on your phone while driving, stop it. Especially if you're a young neurotic extroverted guy who drives a lot. Two seconds of attention to the insistent beeping and blinking of ...

Quick reactions behind the wheel are important when driving – even the briefest distraction can become a problem, says warns the Auto Club Europa (ACE). Here are some of the most common distractions ...

It investigated how risky behaviors evolve as teens age and they gain driving experience, taking a closer look at age-related patterns in teen smartphone use, risk perception, and social influences to ...

Distracted driving isn’t just about texting. It includes anything that takes your eyes, hands, or mind away from the road. Whether you’re checking your phone, adjusting the radio, eating, putting on ...

It starts with a quick glance at your GPS. Then the coffee spills. Your kid drops their toy. A call buzzes in. You think you’re handling it all, until you’re not. Multitasking while driving has become ...

One illegal habit has quietly shifted from occasional annoyance to daily hazard: drivers treating their […] ...

It's not just a smartphone problem. Distracted driving has been making highways more dangerous since the advent of the automobile -- but smartphones have worsened the issue and, more recently, forced ...

Who's actually paying attention on the road - red states or blue? Glowing phones in the driver's seat are a common sight these days, though that shouldn't be the case. Replies to texts and viral ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ways to boost your focus while driving include planning ahead and trying to be more mindful of your energy levels. Karl-Josef ...