FACTS

1. Mobile Device Usage: Engaging with phones or other electronic devices diverts attention from the road.
2. Student Disruptions: Managing student behavior while driving can lead to significant distractions.
3. Eating or Drinking: Consuming food or beverages while driving reduces focus and manual control.
4. External Distractions: Events or objects outside the bus can capture the driver's attention, leading to inattention.
5. Route Familiarity: Overconfidence on well-known routes may cause drivers to be less vigilant.
6. Personal Grooming: Activities like adjusting appearance while driving can momentarily divert attention.
7. Fatigue: Tiredness can impair concentration, increasing the likelihood of distraction.

STATS

• In 2022, 3,308 people lost their […]

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