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Entries in safe driving (1)

Saturday
Nov272010

Be a safer driver: Distracted driving truths

 

Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Ray LaHood spoke out to show that he heard America’s cry to end the dangerous practice of distracted driving on our roadways.  Distracted driving is serious and life-threatening.

Even though they are leading the effort, you, the drivers, are the key to listening and paying attention to will truly prevent distracted driving.  Simply said, when you get into your car, pay attention to your driving, period.

Distracted Driving can be categorized as follows:

  • Visual — taking your eyes off the road
  • Manual — taking your hands off the wheel
  • Cognitive — taking your mind off your driving

More specifically, if you are performing any non-driving activity that has the potential to distract you from your primary task of driving, and increase your risk of crashing, you are a distracted driver.

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