The book describes exactly what distracted driving is and how to prevent it. The title provides several anecdotes describing various distracted driving behavior. It al; Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion.

Introduction: a deadly epidemic -- What is distracted driving? -- Texting: the scariest distraction -- Dangerous phone conversations -- All the momentary distractions -- Preventing distracted driving.