One of the most common causes of accidents on the road today is distracted driving, which is engaging in any activity while driving that takes your attention off the road. Common distracted driving activities include talking or texting while driving, fiddling with the radio or in-dash display, eating while driving, or even talking to passengers.
Each day in the United States, nine people are killed in crashes that involve a distracted driver. The practice is being targeted by law enforcement and government agencies like the CDC given the scope of the problem.