It’s every driver’s nightmare; a car
crash resulting from a split second’s lapse in concentration.
The consequences of distracted driving
can be tragic sometimes. Distracted driving endangers not only those behind the
wheel but also their passengers, fellow road occupants and sometimes pedestrians.
Teen drivers are more likely than any
other age group to be involved in a fatal crash where distraction was cited.
Take
a look at the top 5 causes of distracted driving for people behind the wheel.
1. Mobile Phones
Mobile phone use while driving is
common, but it is widely considered dangerous due to its potential for causing
distracted driving and accidents.
Texting while driving and other cell
phone use while driving statistics show that this multitasking behind the wheel
is becoming a life-threatening norm.
Talking or texting while driving or
checking or sending social media posts takes eyes and brains off the task of
driving that can be deadly for drivers.
So if you’re tempted to make or take a
hands-free call, think again. It could kill.
2. Generally distracted
62 percent of distracted drivers are
simply lost in thought, daydreaming and inattentive to changing traffic conditions. When drivers are lost in thought, they are experiencing cognitive
distraction and may not react to hazards in time to avoid an accident.
Responsible driving means maintaining
focus. Not only is it a courtesy to your fellow drivers, but it helps you to
spot and avoid crazies on the road!
3. Adjusting Vehicle Settings
Two percent of distracted drivers
admitted that switching radio stations or adjusting the stereo volume or
vehicle temperature led to a fatal mistake.
When you go for adjusting something in
your car, your eyes are usually taken off of the road. The reaction time
increases greatly when you have to re-shift your focus and get the wheel under
control if there was an obstacle you didn’t see in time.
Small or not, it can be the difference
between getting in an accident and having a smooth trip.
4. Falling Asleep
One of the most dangerous moves a
driver can do is to operate a vehicle when he/she is drowsy. Being tired can
easily impair your sense of alertness.
Napping on the job is one thing but
napping on the road is another. If you are too tired to stay awake then you are
too tired to drive.
5. Outside person or event and Other
Occupants
It’s difficult to resist temptation to
gawk at off-road drama or post-wreck cleanup. Statistics prove that paying
attention to things going on outside the car are the cause for roughly 7% of
fatal crashes.
Five percent of distracted drivers are
talking to or looking at other passengers in the vehicle. Teen drivers
distracted by the antics of friends while joyriding or a mother distracted by
two children misbehaving in the back seat can be a reason for a car crash.
Distracted driving is a dangerous
activity that causes thousands of injuries each year and inflicts major
financial consequences on drivers as well.
While you might have a greater
awareness of the risks now, just remember that many people don't. So be safe
out there.
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