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:
- Distracted taxiing in aviation is as dangerous as distracted driving, significantly contributing to accidents and runway incursions.
- Studies indicate that pilot distraction is a factor in a high percentage of taxiing incidents, including wrong runway departures.
- Pilots, regardless of experience, should avoid multitasking while taxiing and instead focus solely on the operation, completing other tasks only when safely stopped.
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