What is one of the main causes of traffic accidents?

Distracted driving is recognized as one of the principal causes of traffic accidents due to the way it diverts attention from the task of driving. When drivers engage in distractions—such as texting, talking on the phone, eating, or adjusting the radio—they are less able to focus on the road, monitor their surroundings, or react quickly to changes in traffic conditions. This diminished attention increases the likelihood of making poor driving decisions, such as failing to notice red lights or stop signs, not checking blind spots, or misjudging distances between vehicles. Consequently, distracted driving can lead to serious accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities not just to the distracted driver, but also to passengers, other vehicles, and pedestrians.

In contrast, while fatigue can also impair driving performance, driving under the speed limit and obeying all traffic signals are typically associated with safer driving practices. Those factors are key components in promoting road safety rather than being direct causes of accidents.