distracted driving

noun

1. driving a vehicle while engaging in an activity that has the potential to distract the driver from the task of driving:

   Bans on cell phone use in cars will help to reduce the dangers of distracted driving.

Other Words From

• distracted driver noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of distracted driving¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

“I’ve met too many families that have an empty seat at the dinner table because of distracted driving. I’ve met too many people with injuries that they’re going to live with for the rest of their lives because they were hit by a distracted motorist,” Shapiro told WILK-FM radio in Pittston during an interview last month.

From Seattle Times

“But there’s no doubt, no doubt, that we know the No. 1 issue here is speeding, distracted driving and driving under the influence,” Omishakin said.

From Los Angeles Times

Amid the increase in citations for speeding, distracted driving, unsafe turns, unsafe lane changes, and seat belt and equipment violations, there has been a 15% decline in crashes, Young said.

From Los Angeles Times

Shulman blamed the problem in part on distracted driving.

From Seattle Times

Almost 20% of people killed in distracted driving crashes were people outside of vehicles including pedestrians, bicyclists and others, she said.

From Seattle Times