The Mind Wandering Phenomenon While Driving: An Exploratory Survey

Mind wandering (MW) is an internally generated form of distraction that may affect driver attention, yet its subjective experience and self-regulation during everyday driving remain poorly understood. This exploratory survey, on 154 licensed drivers, examined the prevalence of MW while driving, its perceived effects, levels of concern, and self-reported mitigation strategies. MW was reported more frequently in driving contexts as in general context, particularly during highway driving and emotio