Limiting Factors Posted On April 16, 2015 Tweet Facebook Gmail Linked In Distracted Driving Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include: Texting Using a cell phone or smartphone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming and applying make-up Smoking Reading, including maps Using a navigation system Watching a video Adjusting a radio Staring at something on or near the road