You should avoid using your cell phone at all times while driving. This rule is harder to follow, as sometimes drivers have no other choice than to use their phone. In this case, the cell phone should only be used when at a complete stop. In this age of technology, cell phones and cars equipped with navigation systems have posed dangers to many drivers, as they are major distractions on the road.
When driving, it is not unusual for things to fall onto the floor. Many crashes have happened because drivers leaned down to grab something that had fallen to the floor or reached for something in the back seat. What fell to the floor can wait until you are stopped.
Ever come across backed up traffic only to realize it was all due to a small fender bender? You can blame the delays on rubberneckers. A rubbernecker is someone who diverts his or her attention from driving to pay attention to the incident occurring by the road. Be engaging in this activity, you become distracted and can be involved in an accident yourself.
Other distractions while driving include putting on makeup, reading, or listening to music. If you wear make up, wake up a few minutes earlier to put it on at home and not on your commute. Try not to read materials when driving as your attention and alertness is decreased significantly. Many people listen to music in their cars, which is fine, but avoid getting too distracted trying to find a song. Also, music that is too loud may not allow you to hear emergency vehicles coming in your direction.
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