Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous because it occupies the user's eyes, hands, and mind. Even the most skilled drivers increase their risk of being involved in a crash by using a cell phone on the road.

• It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.
• It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.
• It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.