**Distractions** while driving occur when the driver focuses on something unrelated to driving, such as using a mobile phone or looking at a shop window. These distractions cause the driver to take **more time to receive the necessary information** to drive safely.

The **reaction time** is the interval between perceiving a stimulus, such as a red traffic light, and reacting, for example, by braking the car. Under normal conditions, this time is from half a second to one second. However, distractions increase this reaction time, as the driver is not paying the necessary attention.

Additionally, other factors such as **fatigue**, **sleepiness**, and **altered mood** can also increase the reaction time, causing the driver to take longer to process information and react appropriately.

Therefore, when a driver is distracted, they need **more time to receive and process the necessary information** to drive safely, which can increase the risk of accidents.