Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve likely seen some type of anti-texting-while-driving campaign, even where it has not yet been outlawed. While it’s obvious that taking your eyes off the road while driving can lead to collisions, it’s also human nature to multitask — tune the radio, drink coffee or read that “urgent” text message. After all, you’re just taking your eyes off the road for a split second, right? However, that split second can turn into two, three, five seconds, and suddenly you’ve driven several blocks with your eyes elsewhere and bam!
Distracted Taxiing a Factor in Ground Incidents and Runway Incursions
Key Takeaways:
- Just as dangerous as distracted driving, pilot distraction during aircraft taxiing is a significant contributor to costly and potentially deadly incidents.
- Studies reveal that distraction in the cockpit is a factor in a high percentage of taxiing incidents and wrong runway departures.
- To mitigate these risks, pilots should avoid multitasking while taxiing, completing all pre-flight setups and run-ups only when safely stopped, and focusing solely on maneuvering the aircraft.
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