Distractions While Driving

Overview:

As per a research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of USA, an estimated 25 % of 6.3 million automobile crashes reported each year involve some form of driver distractions. While driving, people should only concentrate on driving. The other things should be given less priority than driving. Always remember that someone's life depend on your driving. Follow the following tips while driving:

Measures Taken While Driving:

Always concentrave on driving, keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the steering wheel.

- Don't drive in a distracted mood.
- If possible do not involve yourself in convesations with co-passengers.
- Use your horn sparingly and only to remind others of your presence.
- Don't drink and drive.
- When entering a roadway or changing lanes, allow other drivers to maintain speed.
- Do not eat or drink while driving. Always consume food when the car is safely stopped.
- Drive in the right or middle lane. Pass on the left.
- Signal several hundred feet before turning or changing lanes.
- Respect pedestrian right-of-way in cross walks.
- Don't block intersections.
- Obey speed limits.
- Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
- Stop at stop signs and red lights. Don't run during yellow light.

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