{"id":70451,"date":"2023-03-29T09:56:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T16:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usaccidentlawyer.com\/?p=70451"},"modified":"2025-08-21T22:26:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T22:26:05","slug":"myths-about-distracted-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/myths-about-distracted-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Myths About Distracted Driving Everyone Thinks Are True"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/myths-about-distracted-driving\/\" class=\"current\">10 Myths About Distracted Driving Everyone Thinks Are True<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"10 Myths About Distracted Driving Everyone Thinks Are True\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/myths-about-distracted-driving\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Myths About Distracted Driving Everyone Thinks Are True<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/learning-hub\/?_practice_area=car-accidents\" rel=\"nofollow\">Car Accidents<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/learning-hub\/?_topics=safety\" rel=\"nofollow\">Safety<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 6 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>March 29, 2023<\/span><span>Briana Seftel<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1007811112.jpg\" alt=\"Woman applying lipstick while driving\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:7147903562\">714-790-3562<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Driving distracted has become one of the most dangerous and deadly habits in the U.S. On average,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/distracted-driving\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nine people<\/a>\u00a0are killed a day in distracted driving accidents. All it takes is a few seconds of inattention behind the wheel to cause a serious crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to prevent future accidents and injuries, it\u2019s important to understand some common distracted driving myths and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #1: It is not illegal to text and drive in California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;Actually, it is. Under California law, it is illegal to text or talk while driving unless you are using a hands-free device. If you are pulled over for texting or using a cell phone, you could receive a fine of $162 \u2013 and that\u2019s just for the first citation. The fine amount increases with each violation. The law is even stricter when it comes to young drivers. Drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to use any type of handheld device or hands-free cell phone while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-notice align wp-block-dklaw-notice has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>California is one of 48 states that have banned texting while driving.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #2: Cell phones are the only distraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1130701697.jpg\" alt=\"Texting while driving\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>\u00a0While cell phone use and texting are the most common distracted driving behaviors, many more activities can take your mind and eyes off the road. Eating, drinking, taking photos, applying makeup, adjusting the radio, using navigation systems, and talking to passengers are some forms of distracted driving that increase the risk of a collision.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #3: Hands-free devices are safe to use while driving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>\u00a0While hands-free devices eliminate certain physical distractions associated with using a mobile phone, they can still be mentally distracting. Talking with hands-free technology requires the brain to multitask, which is not safe to do while driving. Having a mobile phone conversation can divert a driver\u2019s attention from the road and impair their ability to react to potential hazards. Drivers may be looking, but they don\u2019t see, known as \u201cinattentional blindness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #4: Distracted driving only affects young or inexperienced drivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>\u00a0It is true that young drivers are most at risk for serious and fatal accidents. In fact, the leading cause of death for teens aged 15-20 is vehicle collisions. Yet, distracted driving is a risky behavior that affects drivers of\u00a0<em>all ages<\/em>\u00a0and experience levels. Even looking out of your window for a few seconds to catch a scenic view can cause an accident.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #5: Distracted driving is not a significant problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;Driving distracted is the leading cause of most motor vehicle accidents. A study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) found that 80% of collisions and 65% of near-collisions involve some type of distraction. The study also revealed that the distraction occurred within just three seconds before the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-notice align wp-block-dklaw-notice has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Texting is the most dangerous form of distracted driving because it combines the three types of distraction: visual, manual, and cognitive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #6: Distracted driving is only dangerous on highways and at high speeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>\u00a0Driving distracted is dangerous at any speed. Thousands of accidents occur in parking lots and garages, where one wrong move can result in a serious collision between a car and a pedestrian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Safety Council reports that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsc.org\/road\/safety-topics\/distracted-driving\/parking-lot-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one in five accidents<\/a>\u00a0happens in parking lots, and as many as 66% of drivers may be distracted as they pull into shopping centers. Accidents are especially common during the busy holiday season when pedestrians and drivers are likely to be distracted.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #7: Driving under the influence is more dangerous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;According to the NHTSA, texting while driving is six times more dangerous than drunk driving. Reading or sending a text takes your eyes off the road for about five seconds. While that may seem insignificant, when traveling at 55 mph, that\u2019s enough time to cover the length of a football field blindfolded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, distracted driving still remains a common behavior. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aaafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2019-Traffic-Safety-Culture-Index.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent study<\/a>&nbsp;found that 43.7% of people admitted to reading a text message while driving, and 42.7% acknowledged sending a message below the wheel, even though they could be caught by the police.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #8: Texting at traffic lights is OK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;You might think texting, checking your email, or opening up social media at a red light is perfectly legal. Yet the same California law we talked about at #1 applies and does not distinguish between moving vehicles and stopped vehicles. Therefore, it is against the law to text or have a mobile phone conversation at a red light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texting at a stoplight increases the chance of a rear-end collision, which causes some of the most frequent minor and serious car accidents across California.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #9: New technology is making cars safer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;While newer cars are generally safer, they do not come without hazards. High-tech features such as front collision warning and automatic emergency braking have reduced accidents, but other features may cause distraction. Your car\u2019s infotainment system, head-up display systems, and hands-free Bluetooth are all potential distractions that can increase the risk of a collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the plethora of new technologies in cars, it\u2019s best to learn all of your vehicle\u2019s features before you start driving, not during your drive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #10: It\u2019s OK to drive with headphones on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;It is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=27400.&amp;lawCode=VEH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">illegal<\/a>&nbsp;to wear headphones or wireless earbuds over or inside both of your ears while driving in California. If caught, you could be liable for a ticket of almost $200 and a point on your license. The law excludes those operating emergency vehicles, for safety reasons, and drivers who are hard of hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, driving with only one earbud is legal. If you\u2019re going to do this, keep your left ear (the ear facing the road) open.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/april-distracted-driving-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a>&nbsp;has designated April as National Distracted Driving Month. Now is the perfect time to readjust your driving habits and keep in mind these driving safety tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>If you need to send a text or make a call, pull over to a safe location and park your car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put your phone where you can\u2019t see it, or enable the Do Not Disturb feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program your GPS, set your playlist, or set up any other devices before you start driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay cool. Anxiety and stress can lead to your mind wandering and unconscious distraction. Take a deep breath and focus on driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage friends and family to drive distraction-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Were You Injured in a Distracted Driving Accident?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you sustained injuries in a car accident due to a distracted driver, you need to speak with an experienced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\">distracted driving accident lawyer<\/a>\u00a0as soon as possible. Contact us\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/contact\">online<\/a>\u00a0or call our Orange County, CA office directly at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+18773500356\">877-350-0356<\/a>\u00a0to schedule your free consultation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BrianaSeftel-PS1-copy-1024x675.jpg);\"><\/div><div><p class=\"dklaw-author__block-about\">About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Briana Seftel<\/h4><h6>Web Content Manager<\/h6><p>Briana manages digital content at DK Law, combining her journalism background and legal expertise to create clear, client-focused articles and resources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dklaw-author__social-icons\"><a 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