Distracted driving continues to be one of the most dangerous and preventable risks on the road today. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of people are killed each year in crashes involving distracted drivers, with hundreds of thousands more injured. Despite widespread awareness campaigns, the use of cell phones behind the wheel remains a major issue, dramatically increasing the risk of accidents.

Joining us now is Dan Glaser, a Distraction Engineer, to help break down what’s happening and why this behavior remains so persistent.