subject: Driver Distractions and Avoiding Them [print this page] Driver Distractions and Avoiding Them Driver Distractions and Avoiding Them
Distractions are a major factor for car accidents all over the world, and police report that the most common age for these accidents is under twenty. By removing distractions you should achieve a safer journey.
Remove the ashtray and cigarettes from your car so that you aren't tempted to have a sneaky cigarette on your journey. If you are a smoker, put them in your bag and put the bag on the backseat so you can't reach them.
If you often eat when driving, eave the house a little earlier, stop and have some food. This way you won't be distracted from the road and will minimise the chances of having an accident.
Travel with someone else on a long journey and share the driving. They you can eat and smoke as much as you need to when you are in the passenger seat, and it gives you a chance to have a rest too. Driving when sleepy is a large cause of accidents, and by doing this you are safer.
If you are listening to music when on the road, make sure you put together a playlist before you travel, and ensure that it is long enough to cover the whole journey, so you don't ave to fiddle around choosing songs when you should be concentrating.
If you want to use your mobile phone, make sure you have a hands free set as using your handheld device on the roads is illegal.
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