Tips to Minimize Distracted Driving

Distracted driving has become a serious issue, causing accidents of all types that can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. As a driver, it is important that you do your part to minimize distracted driving at all costs to decrease the risks of an accident. In this blog, we will discuss some important tips that you can do to minimize distracted driving while on the road.

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Tips to Prevent Distracted Driving

Safe driving is crucial. Here are some helpful tips to prevent distracted driving:

Silence your phone or put it on ‘do not disturb’

Our phones are most peoples’ temptations. When you are behind the wheel, be sure to silence your phone or put it on ‘do not disturb’ to avoid any distractions, such as texting, talking, or scrolling through social media while driving.

Avoid eating while driving

Another common distraction that many people participate in is eating while driving. Anything that takes your attention away from the road, hands off of the wheel, or mind off of driving is dangerous and considered a distraction – this includes eating while driving. If you need to eat while in the car, eat in the parking lot or find a safe place to pull over. The same goes for when you need to send an email, text, or make a call.

If you’re feeling sleepy, pull over somewhere where it’s safe

If you’re feeling sleepy while driving, it’s never worth taking the risk. Be sure to get off the road and stop somewhere that is safe.

Avoid multitasking

Many people spend a lot of time in their car and use that time to multitask, such as calling a friend or loved one, finding new music, and more. But it’s not worth the risk that distracted driving holds. Be sure to do all of these things before you get behind the wheel and put your focus on the road and the drivers around you.

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