How To Avoid Distractions While Driving

By Super

Phone usage while driving
One can be easily distracted by events around us. While getting distracted is common, one needs to be careful to avoid it in certain situations. It is a known fact that road accidents are one of the major causes for unnatural deaths in the country. Several of these fatal accidents are caused by drivers getting distracted. Here are some tips that drivers can follow to avoid getting distracted while driving and ensure a safe drive.

Do not use your mobile phone while driving. Always make or receive calls after parking your car to the side.
Do not even read or send SMS it will mean your eyes will not be on the road.
Most women drivers distract themselves from driving by applying make-up or combing their hair. Such activities are best done when not driving. Men are also guilty of being conscious of their looks while driving and getting distracted. Avoid it
Reading and writing while driving must be avoided always. One must check maps only when the car has been stopped.
Consuming food and drinks while driving is certainly very distracting. One must always concentrate on driving.
Although listening to music is not that distracting, having high volume can be considered dangerous. Drivers might not be able to able listen to horns from fellow motorists. Also do not wear headphones or ear phones while driving.
Always concentrate on the road and accommodate space for ambulances and other emergency services.
Always use the seat belt. If children are travelling with you ensure they also wear the seatbelt as otherwise you can be easily prone to be distracted.
Smoking is one act that is best avoided while driving. Lighting the cigarette, dropping ash our or in to the ash tray will offer sufficient distractions. Further there is even a chance of a fire in the car.
Do not try to turn towards the rear seat to pick up things while driving.
The scenic beauty around you and beautiful advertisements and hoardings can easily distract drivers. Always concentrate on the road.

A distraction free drive ensures a safe journey to you as well as other motorists. Attentive driving is a hallmark of all safe drivers. Following road safety rules is highly critical to avoid accidents. While all drivers expect others to drive safely, it is ideal that it begins from ourselves. We hope that the above tips to avoid distractions while driving will help you enjoy a safe drive.

Article Published On: Monday, July 4, 2011, 18:06 [IST]
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