HANDS-FREE IS STILL DISTRACTED DRIVING And Does Not Guarantee Your Safety on the Road
However, it does not change the fact that drivers who use hands-free devices are still distracted. While you might appear to be focused on driving, your mind is not. In a study done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, they found that mental distractions persist for as long as 27 seconds after the initial task is completed. If a driver is moving at 25 mph, they move nearly three football fields in that time. Today, many phone devices and modern vehicles are equipped with voice command systems, but even the best and easiest technologies pose a threat to drivers. AAA uses a 5-point rating method to rank voice-activated systems that cause the least to most distractions, stating that systems that rate over 2 are “potentially dangerous.” The best systems to score in the 2015 study were in the Chevy Equinox and Buick Lacrosse; each scored a 2.4.
Distracted driving is a serious problem in the U.S. and continues to take thousands of lives each year. Whether talking with your passengers, sneaking a french fry, or adjusting the radio, you leave yourself vulnerable. During those few crucial seconds that you take your focus off the road, you increase the likelihood of an accident significantly. One of the biggest issues when it comes to distracted driving is cellphone use. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting and driving is six times more dangerous than drunk driving, yet people all across the country continue to do so. Over the years, technological advancements have tried to make this safer by making it possible to interact with cellphones hands-free. Many devices allow drivers to keep both hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road while sending a text, making a call, or using their GPS.
The best way to avoid distracted driving is to turn off your cellphones and any voice-activating systems while you’re behind the wheel to minimize the temptation to use them. Play it safe to stay safe.
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EASY DEVILED EGGS
While the kids hunt for Easter eggs in the yard, whip up this easy deviled egg recipe for a hearty snack that’s sure to satisfy any craving. Ingredients
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1/2 tsp ground mustard
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
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12 large eggs, hard-boiled
1/2 tsp dill weed
Fresh parsley, minced, and paprika for garnish
1/2 tsp fresh chives, minced
Directions
4. Mix mashed yolks with mayonnaise mixture. 5. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley and paprika. Refrigerate before serving.
1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, parsley flakes, dill, chives, mustard, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well and set aside. 2. Cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks carefully to preserve egg whites. 3. In a small bowl, mash yolks.
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