--- title: Driver Safety News | Fleet Driver Safety Training Resources | distracted driving description: distracted driving | Safe driving news and information for fleet safety professionals and individuals who operate motorized vehicles as part of their jobs --- [![Driving Dynamics Logo](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Branded%20Logos%20and%20Badges/Driving%20Dynamics%20Logo.jpg?width=2349&height=928&name=Driving%20Dynamics%20Logo.jpg) ![Driving Dynamics Logo](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Branded%20Logos%20and%20Badges/Driving%20Dynamics%20Logo.jpg?width=2349&height=928&name=Driving%20Dynamics%20Logo.jpg) ](https://www.drivingdynamics.com) [![Get Class Schedule](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3218144/19228d30-f9d0-4600-8f7f-d52649a640e8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3218144/19228d30-f9d0-4600-8f7f-d52649a640e8) [**](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/tag/distracted-driving#tmpmodule_157687443410491) ** ###### 3 min read ## [Multitasking While Driving](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/multitasking-while-driving) By [Driving Dynamics](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/author/driving-dynamics-thought-leaders) on Aug 16, 2022 10:03:15 AM [![](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/hubfs/Multitasking_While_Driving.jpeg) ](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/multitasking-while-driving) Multitasking while driving is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do behind the wheel. Why? Because drivers are fooling themselves believing they can multitask. Extensive research has proven that drivers are actually performing separate tasks sequentially and once attention is moved to a non-driving task, risk factors significantly increase. Unfortunately, the result is apparent in crash data, with distracted driving ranked as one of the biggest causes of traffic fatalities every year. ###### Topics: [driver training](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/driver-training) [distracted driving](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-driving) [distracted driving causes](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-driving-causes) [distracted driving impacts](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-driving-impacts) [prevent distracted driving](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/prevent-distracted-driving) [distracted drivers](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-drivers) ###### 4 min read ## [Aggressive, Distracted and Overreliance](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/dangerous-driving-trends) By [Driving Dynamics](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/author/driving-dynamics-thought-leaders) on Jul 18, 2022 4:10:56 PM [![](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/hubfs/Aggressive%20Distracted%20and%20Overreliance%20.jpeg) ](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/dangerous-driving-trends) Roads have become considerably more dangerous in recent years, and part of the problem is an increase in aggressive driving and incidents involving road rage. Reversing this troubling trend will require each driver to change their behind-the-wheel behavior. ###### Topics: [distracted driving](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-driving) [aggressive driving](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/aggressive-driving) [ADAS](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/adas) ###### 3 min read ## [How to Improve Your Driver Safety Policy](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/how-to-improve-your-driver-safety-policy) By [Driving Dynamics](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/author/driving-dynamics-thought-leaders) on Dec 16, 2021 8:27:15 AM [![](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/hubfs/Improve%20Your%20Driver%20Safety%20Policy.jpg) ](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/how-to-improve-your-driver-safety-policy) Companies with large fleets benefit from creating a driver safety policy that requires drivers in their fleet get training that will make them better - and safer - at their job. This applies not only to new hires, but also at-risk drivers and veterans who want to brush up on their driving skills. ###### Topics: [distracted driving](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-driving) [fleet driver training](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/fleet-driver-training) [driver safety policy](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/driver-safety-policy) ###### 3 min read ## [What is Distracted Driving?](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/what-is-distracted-driving) By [Driving Dynamics](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/author/driving-dynamics-thought-leaders) on Jul 14, 2021 7:14:00 AM [![](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/hubfs/What%20is%20Distracted%20Driving.jpg) ](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/what-is-distracted-driving) Distracted driving refers to any activity that takes a driver’s attention off the road. It’s a serious issue in North America, with thousands of people injured or killed each year in crashes caused by distracted drivers. ###### Topics: [distracted driving](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-driving) [distracted driving causes](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-driving-causes) [distracted driving impacts](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/distracted-driving-impacts) [prevent distracted driving](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/topic/prevent-distracted-driving) [All posts](https://www.drivingdynamics.com/driver-safety-news/all)   ##### Our Brands Our Brands ##### Get to know us Get to know us ##### Latest Releases Latest Releases ##### Driver Safety News ### **[Pedestrians, Cars and Carts, Oh My! 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