DRIVE BETTER
Avoid Distracted Driving This April
• Auto Text: Download an app that will send a text message to those who message you while you are driving, if you fear leaving your loved ones in a lurch. • Educate Your Children: From an early age, children should be taught that driving is an important task. Modeling this behavior for your children, in addition to teaching them about distracted driving, can reduce the likelihood that they will drive distracted. • Prep at Home: Eat your breakfast at home or pack it for work. Put on your makeup at your house or try going without. Plan your route, leave early, or choose a playlist or long podcast to listen to. By preparing for your ride prior to getting in the car, you can limit distractions. Distracted driving can derail your life. If you know someone who needs legal support after being involved in a collision with a distracted driver, please call Brauns Law at 404-418-8244.
actually increased, causing speculation about how many recent deaths can be attributed to those not paying attention. Other victims of distracted driving incidents sustain irreparable damage and injury as a result. A Big Misconception The National Safety Council reports that 20% of surveyed teenagers believe texting and driving does not impact their ability to pay attention to the road. About 30% of those ages 21–34 reported the same findings. While we may believe that we are paying attention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sending just one text and driving at 55 mph “is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.” Time to Stop • Put It Away: Place your cellphone in your glove compartment or stash it in the backseat. This will limit the temptation to look at it.
From Earth Day to Cancer Control Month, April is a great time to examine the ways we can improve our habits to help others. Among the many great causes celebrated in April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month has the potential to save many lives.
In the spirit of improving ourselves, heed these warnings and apply these tips.
Distracted Driving Kills We know distracted driving is dangerous, but do you know it causes numerous deaths? End Distracted Driving reports that 3,142 people were killed in distracted driving incidents in the U.S. in 2019. Traffic fatalities in 2020
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Ingredients • 6 large eggs
Directions 1. In a large pot, add eggs and cover with water. Put on high heat, and then boil eggs for 10 minutes. 2. Once boiled, peel eggs by gently tapping and removing the shell. (Adding the eggs to an ice bath after boiling can make this task easier.) 3. Cut eggs lengthwise and place yolks into a medium mixing bowl. Set egg white halves open side up on a plate. 4. In a bowl, combine yolks, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce (if desired) until smooth. 5. Transfer the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with paprika and chives if desired. • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tsp lemon juice • Optional: Hot sauce, to taste • Optional: Paprika and chives, chopped, for garnish
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