Does preoccupation impair hazard perception? A simultaneous EEG and Eye Tracking study

► Novel dual-task paradigm to examine distraction occurring post mobile phone call. ► Combination of behavioural, EEG and eye tracking measures to examine preoccupation. ► Increased reaction times and false responses in hazard perception task. ► Blink rates and saccade velocities were increased; horizontal spread was reduced. ► Preoccupation results in increased frontal and decreased occipital theta activity.