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Don’t be a distracted driver!
By Product Expert | Posted in Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 at 7:05 pm
Distracting Driving Habits
The most easily recognized culprit attributed to distracted driving is none other than texting and talking on a cell phone. There is no doubt that it is a major problem, but cell phone use is not the only bad (and dangerous) habit drivers perform while behind the wheel of vehicle. Here are some of the most distracting driving habits. We at Seattle Metro Used Cars want you to be as safe as possible while driving–for your own well being and the safety of others on road.
People, please:
Distractions are not just fuzzy radio stations and incoming calls. Friends and family playing backseat driver (or driving distraction) can be just extremely good at diverting attention and eyes away from what is happening up ahead. Stay focused when in the driver’s seat.
Sleepless in the Driver’s Seat:
Most people can attest to driving when overtired. However, it will probably be a shock to see just how many have said that they have fallen asleep while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, about 41% of all drivers admit that they at one point or another have fallen asleep while operating an automobile.
Say “no” to cell phone use:
Of course, cell phone still pose one of the most obvious threats to driver attention–and it does not matter if the cell phone is hands-free or handheld. stopthetextsstopthewrecks.org suggests that cell phone use while driving is the equivalent of being legally intoxicated in terms of the impairment affect. AAA also posits that cell phone using drivers quadruples the likelihood of the driver being involved in an accident.
The bottom line when it comes to distracted driving is that there are multiple ways one be distracted. Attention being taken away from driving, hands being removed from the wheel, or eyes looking away from the road can all lead to accidents. Please be safe for your sake and for others. Seattle Metro Used Cars is your place for pre-owned luxury and vehicle maintenance.
