Simply put, distracted driving is multitasking behind the wheel. According to the NHTSA, there are three types of distraction: visual, manual, and cognitive. Using your phone combines all three, which is why it's especially dangerous. So put the phone down and JUST DRIVE. In South Carolina, it is now illegal to hold or use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while driving. Learn more about the state's new hands-free law here - https://scdps.sc.gov/handsfree | South Carolina Department