Driver distraction differs from other driver inattention because

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distraction is caused only by fatigue.
distraction is caused only by fatigue.

distraction is caused by a specific event.
distraction is caused by a specific event.

inattention is caused by a specific event.
inattention is caused by a specific event.

inattention is caused only by fatigue.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

distraction is caused by a specific event.

Driver distraction refers to when a driver’s attention is diverted from the driving task due to a specific event, such as texting, adjusting the radio, or other activities. In contrast, driver inattention can encompass a broader range of factors, including fatigue, which may not be linked to a specific event.