One of the main causes of mortality on the roads is due to driver distraction. What type of accident mainly occurs because of it?
Human factor: Physical factors
Explanation
**Driver distractions** are one of the main causes of accidents on the roads. These distractions occur when the driver focuses on something unrelated to driving, such as using a mobile phone or looking at a shop window.
- **Road-related distractions**: These can be caused by being too familiar with the road and becoming overconfident, hidden signs, complicated traffic situations, or poor visibility at night or due to glare.
- **Driver distractions**: These include fatigue, stress, alcohol or drug consumption, and actions such as using a mobile phone, lighting a cigarette, or eating while driving.
These distractions are more common on **roads** than in the city, especially on highways and expressways. This is because on these roads, the speed is higher and any distraction can lead to losing control of the vehicle, resulting in a **road departure**. Therefore, road departure is the most common type of accident associated with driver distractions.
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