Select the Toggle Switch for Safety
The human brain cannot handle two thinking tasks at the same time, like driving and talking on the phone. Your brain toggles quickly between the two tasks. When driving, this… Read more »
Tag Archives: inattention blindness
Distraction is Confusion about What Matters Most — Safety
Many distracted driving incidents are the result of personal choices, including cell phone use while behind the wheel, handheld or hands-free. Research indicates distraction persists long after you finish using… Read more »
Awkward or Genius? An Attempt to Thwart Driver Distraction
Today’s distracted driver might not look that much different than yesterday’s. The types of distraction are what continue to increase. Yesterday, it was simply calls and texts. Today, more and… Read more »
Inattention Blindness: It’s the Same as Driving with Your Eyes Closed
Our Driving Concern Sr. Program Manager Lisa Robinson outlines risks associated with using hands-free devices while behind the wheel. Research indicates cognitive distraction persists long after using voice commands to… Read more »