P15: Driver Distracted By

Definition:

Distractions which may have influenced the driver performance. The distractions can be inside the motor vehicle (internal) or outside the motor vehicle (external).

Element Attributes:

• Not Distracted
• Electronic Communication Device
• Other Electronic Device (navigation device, DVD player, etc.)
• Other Inside the Vehicle
• External Distraction (outside the vehicle)
• Unknown

Rationale:

Important for evaluating the effect that driver behavior has on crashes.