So you’re driving down to the creek, but you missed breakfast and need to eat something immediately. You stop at a drive-thru to pick up a sandwich and a smoothie, realizing that it’s going to be difficult to eat in the car, but you have to get to the creek before the other fishermen do. So you decide to eat your sandwich, despite the additional distraction you’re adding to your drive. All of a sudden, you drop a tomato and bend down to pick up the sandwich topping. As you look down, bright headlights greet your eyes as soon as you look up at the road. A serious car accident occurs because of your distracting sandwich.
Avoiding Distracted Driving
These are a few tips to help you avoid distracted driving on the roads around you:
- Make sure that you turn your cell phone to silent before you begin driving. If you’re a “compulsive texter”, you might try hiding your phone in your glove compartment, or the back seat, so that you are not tempted to look at it while driving.
- Look at all maps and your GPS before you begin driving to prevent yourself from getting lost during your travels. It can be distracting to look at directions while driving, and it may cause an accident.
- As listed in the scenario above, it’s important to pull over to a safe place if you need to eat. Eating and drinking in the car can be a big distraction when driving.
- Avoid doing makeup, reading, smoking, or engaging in any unnecessary, distracting activities while driving.
These tips will ensure that you keep your eyes focused on the road and avoid any distractions that might cause a serious accident with life-threatening injuries and consequences.
Hiring a Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer
If you are involved in a car accident and a distracted driver is at-fault in the accident, an accident claim lawyer will ensure that receive the compensation that you deserve for your injuries. Book a free consultation with an accident claim lawyer at Sokoloff today.
Sources: https://books.google.ca/books?id=cZIqAAAAQBAJ&pg=PP4&lpg=PP4&dq=AARP's+Drive+Smart:+How+to+Stay+Safe%E2%80%94and+Save+Money&source=bl&ots=__zfiq5y4I&sig=6QV8jTNCU79nhhV8HnmWau4LKAc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjBzuG1l8rJAhVDOj4KHQoSB10Q6AEIJTAB#v=onepage&q&f=false