Distracted driving can lead to serious accidents. Despite the obvious dangers, many people still use their cell phones and engage in other risky behaviors while behind the wheel. Here are some ways to keep yourself, your passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eating while driving will require you to take at least one hand off the wheel. If you spill something and try to clean it up while driving, you\u2019ll be even more distracted and less able to focus on the road. Eat before your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re traveling with young kids, make sure they have activities and snacks to keep them occupied. Put things they might want or need in the backseat before you leave home so you won\u2019t have to find something for them while you\u2019re driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking your eyes off the road, even for a few seconds, can lead to a crash. Don\u2019t use your cell phone while you\u2019re driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people are so addicted to their smartphones that they can\u2019t resist the urge to talk, text, or check notifications while driving. If you can\u2019t trust yourself not to look at your phone while you\u2019re behind the wheel, then put the phone in a place where you won\u2019t be able to reach it, such as inside your purse in the backseat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also use technology to avoid distracted driving. Cellphone blocking technology can keep you from talking or texting while operating a vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re traveling with one or more other people in the car, it\u2019s natural to engage in conversation, but you should keep it to a minimum so you can pay attention to where you\u2019re going and what\u2019s happening around you. This is particularly important if you\u2019re traveling in poor weather, visiting an unfamiliar area, or driving in a place where it\u2019s easy to make a wrong turn or miss an exit. Tell your passengers if you need to avoid talking so you can focus on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A problem might arise during your trip. You might have to make an emergency phone call, clean up a mess that your kids made, or deal with another issue. Find a safe place to pull over, take care of the problem, then get back to driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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