The Data Behind Distracted Driving

As pandemic lockdowns spread across the nation, so did the false notion that drivers are safe on the road. While many non-essential workers found themselves stuck at home for months, a new trend emerged on our streets and highways: drivers traveling at alarming speeds. That, coupled with the unexpected increase in distracted driving, has proven to be a fatal mix.  In early 2020, the nation saw a surge in deadly accidents.

This episode of (naut)Distracted! will explore:

• The latest research on how attention is impacted by multitasking and the demands it places on the brain, especially as it relates to complex tasks like driving
• How stressors can weaken our cognitive ability to perform and stay focused on a task
• Theories and thoughts on why distracted driving is on the rise
• Why and how AI is enabling safer driving with real-time prevention
• Steps Fleet Managers and Drivers can take to reduce distracted behaviors in their fleet  

Featuring

• John Bruggeman - Chief Marketing Officer, Nauto (Moderator)
• Dr. David Strayer - Ph.D., Cognition and Neural Science, University of Utah
• Dr. Stefan Heck - CEO and Founder, Nauto