A simple distraction can divert your attention away from being an attentive driver.
CELL PHONES
Texting while driving is the distraction that poses the most risk. It takes around five seconds for a person to look away from the road in order to send or receive a text message.
Using a cell phone while DRIVING is illegal In California, It can only be used hands-free, via speaker phone or voice commands, never while being held.
Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using mobile phones for any reason.
EATING WHILE DRIVING
Even while California does not have a statute that specifically prohibits drivers from eating while operating a vehicle, it is nonetheless possible to receive a penalty for doing so. You could obtain a citation or a fine of up to $150 if your ability to concentrate on the road and drive safely is impaired by the food that you are eating.
RUBBERNECKING
The risk of crashing into another vehicle when rubbernecking is significantly increased. Drivers who are distracted frequently drift into the adjacent lane or even into the path of oncoming cars. It is possible for a driver to overlook traffic directions given by the police or other emergency workers if they are looking at the accident scene instead of directly in front of them.
