**Distractions while driving** are a major cause of traffic accidents. These distractions occur when the driver pays attention to something unrelated to driving, such as using a mobile phone or looking at a shop window.

There are various **causes of distraction** that can lead to accidents:

- **Related to the road**: overconfidence from knowing the road well, poorly visible signs, complicated traffic situations, and poor visibility at night or due to glare.

- **Related to the driver**: fatigue, sleepiness, stress, anxiety, depression, consumption of alcohol or drugs, and certain behaviors such as using a mobile phone, smoking, using a GPS, or eating while driving.


Accidents due to distraction are more common in certain **groups of drivers** and situations:

- Young drivers (18-25 years) and those over 70 years.
- When there are several people in the vehicle.
- During the summer months, on weekend trips, and during the day.
- On roads, highways, and expressways, more than in the city.

For these reasons, distractions while driving **cause a large number of accidents**, which underscores the importance of maintaining attention on driving at all times.