distracted driving
noun [ U ] US uk/dɪˌstræk.tɪd ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/ us/dɪˌstræk.tɪd ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/
不专心开车，开车时分心
the practice of driving while doing something else, for example using a mobile phone
A recent Automobile Association of American study confirmed that distracted driving causes most accidents. 美国汽车协会最近的一项研究证实，大多数交通事故是因为司机开车时分心造成的。
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- We believe the best solution to distracted driving is to educate motorists about its hazards.
- Young men are at highest risk of car accidents, often involving distracted driving, speeding, alcohol, or drugs.
- Distracted driving is not just about cell phones - it may involve eating or using a map.
- a public-awareness campaign targeting teens about the dangers of distracted driving