Distraction is the risk factor in driving that...
Human factor: Physical factors
Explanation
**Distractions while driving** are a significant risk factor that can lead to serious accidents. These distractions occur when the driver focuses on something unrelated to driving, such as using a mobile phone or looking at a shop window.
- **Common causes of distraction** include being too familiar with the road and becoming overconfident, hidden traffic signs, complicated traffic situations, and reduced visibility conditions, such as nighttime or glare from other vehicles' lights.
- **Personal factors** that contribute to distractions are fatigue, stress, alcohol or drug consumption, and certain behaviors like using a mobile phone, smoking, or eating while driving.
- Distractions are especially common among **young drivers** and those **over 70 years old**, and they tend to occur more on **roads** than in cities, as well as on **motorways and highways**.
Due to the severity of these distractions, it is estimated that they cause **one in three fatal accidents**. This highlights the importance of maintaining full attention on the road to prevent fatal accidents.
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