Distractions To Driving Can Easily Be Avoided

Distractions To Driving Can Easily Be Avoided

Becoming a distracted driver is a sure way to end up in some type of accident that can result in serious injury and even loss of life. One of the best ways to stay safe while operating a motor vehicle is to avoid distractions and know what to expect with regard to distractions when they occur. Focusing on the task at hand, which is driving a motor vehicle should always be the top priority.

Properly Secure Pets

It only takes a microsecond for a distraction to cause a vehicular accident. Avoiding smoking, eating, drinking liquids or reading as well as a wide variety of other activities is always the first step in not being a distracted driver. One example of an activity that can cause a distraction is having pets in a vehicle. Along with children, pets are a big distraction to drivers of motor vehicles. Make certain that pets are secured in the proper way prior to operating a motor vehicle.

Deal With Children

Children should also be properly seated with seatbelts fastened when operating a motor vehicle. Children that are jumping, climbing or horsing around can cause a distraction to a driver that may result in an accident. If children are getting out of hand or becoming unruly it is best to pull over and address the situation in a safe and secure way. Trying to deal with children that are out of control while driving down the road has historically resulted in serious accidents and loss of life. Another way to handle this type of problem is to discuss the importance of proper behavior in a motor vehicle with children prior to getting in the car.

Avoid Texting and the Heads Down Position

Finally, it is standardly accepted today that texting while driving is not okay. In fact, texting has become all the rage these days and has resulted in an increasing number of accidents as a result. Texting is more dangerous than even talking on the telephone because it forces the driver to go into a heads down position. When the head is down, it is virtually impossible to see what is coming up ahead of the vehicle while it is moving. Texting is a serious threat to safety and should be avoided.

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