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Ep.14: Why Distracted Driving Is More Than Just Your Phone
Most people think distracted driving means texting. But the truth? It goes way beyond that—and many of the worst distractions are the ones we don’t even think about.
In this episode, former LA traffic reporter Randy Keith shares a personal story about a distracted driving crash that happened before smartphones even existed. From grooming and grabbing a fallen CD to high-tech dashboards, heated arguments, and even daydreaming, you'll learn how distraction comes in many forms.
Randy breaks down the three types of distractions recognized by the NHTSA—visual, manual, and cognitive—and reveals how…
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