What should be avoided to help prevent distractions while driving?

Eating and drinking while driving can significantly divert a driver's attention from the road. These activities require the use of at least one hand, which diminishes the driver's ability to maintain full control over the vehicle. Additionally, they involve mental processes that can distract from the critical task of driving, such as focusing on traffic signals, other vehicles, and pedestrians. When a driver is preoccupied with handling food or drinks, they may miss important visual cues or late reactions to changing driving conditions, leading to unsafe driving situations.

Talking with passengers and listening to the radio, while they can also be distractions, generally allow drivers to maintain their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Checking mirrors is a necessary action for safe driving and should be done regularly, rather than avoided.