Emotional distraction puts even excellent drivers at risk. And everyone else around them. To learn more about how IBM and Watson can keep drivers safe: ibm.co/CarsThatCare01

1. Emotional events Vehicle & operator Distracted driving
94%of accidents are caused
by human error
Emotional distraction
puts even excellent
drivers at risk.
And everyone else around them.
Chapter 1: The Problem
Drivers are
10xmore likely to get into
an accident when emotional
Drivers distracted by their emotions
are among the top causes of car accidents.
To learn more about how IBM and Watson
can keep drivers safe: ibm.co/CarsThatCare01
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Reduced reaction times
− Inability to perform driving maneuvers
requiring precise timing
− Braking too late
− Sudden, last moment turns
Risky Behavior
− Dangerous maneuvers & abrupt lane changes
− Speeding, going too slow, disregarding road or
weather conditions
Inattentiveness
− No turn signals, floating into other lanes
− Fail to recognize current traffic situations
When emotional, even excellent drivers may falter