According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nine people die every day because of distracted driving. The National Safety Council (NSC) stated that 27% of these crashes are because of cellphone usage. Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, let’s discuss how you can limit the number of distractions you have while on the road. GET ORGANIZED AND PREPARED BEFORE DRIVING. If you need to use your GPS or adjust your mirrors, seats, or sound systems, be sure to do this before driving. If you do these things while on the road, you can’t give your undivided attention to what’s happening around you. You never know when someone might brake, pull out in front of you, or when you will need to stop. This is why it’s important to organize your belongings and adjust everything before hitting the road. DON’T DRIVE WHEN YOU’RE TIRED. Driving while tired impacts more than 100,000 crashes each year. When you’re tired, it’s hard for you to pay attention to what’s happening on the road. Your mobility may decrease during this time, and you could even fall asleep at the wheel. This can put you and others in serious danger. If you’re feeling tired while driving, you should immediately pull off the road and find a safe place to rest before getting back on the road. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD! Eliminate Distractions While Driving
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AVOID USING YOUR PHONE. Whether you’re receiving a phone call, text message, or social media notification or changing your music, you shouldn’t use your mobile device while driving. Drivers can remain distracted for 27 seconds after making a call, even while using a “hands-free” option. Most phones allow users to silence calls and texts so people won’t be tempted to engage while behind the wheel. It can send the person trying to contact you a message that you’re driving and you will get back to them when you can. You can also put your phone on airplane mode or “do not disturb” to eliminate more distractions.
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When you’re behind the wheel, your top priority is to focus on the road. You should not try to multitask while driving — no matter how good you think you may be at it. Every second counts when you’re behind the wheel. If you’ve been issued a cellphone use ticket, allow the team at Bigger & Harman to assist you. We’ve been defending traffic tickets for more than 10 years. We will be happy to look at your case and see what we can do for you.
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