subject: Safe Driving Tips To Avoid Accidents [print this page] When it comes to driving, most people don't take the necessary steps to make sure that they drive with caution. They think of it as an every day thing and basically just go through the motions. Driving your car you need to realize that you are in control of something that has the potential to cause you harm as well as others on the road. To many times as of lately I have seen people not having their full attention on driving and I think to myself that sooner or later these people are going to cause havoc on the roads. There have been new laws put in place all over the country to help make sure people drive better but to me it doesn't seem like it is working. When it comes to safe driving, here are some simple things to think about.
One of the biggest distractions for drivers it seems today are their phones. Whether they be text messaging or talking on the phone, more and more accidents are caused by people being to preoccupied with their phones and paying less attention to the roads. There has been a lot of attention being paid to this recently with there being laws in states such as California and Hawaii where you are not allowed to use the phones with your hands and must have an ear piece to talk on the phones. Also you will notice even TV commercials talking about not texting while driving. By not playing around on your phone and concentrating more on the road will make you a safer driver. Another leading cause of accidents are DUI's. When drivers drive drunk, there reaction time is lowered and the chances of an accident increase. If you have been drinking, make sure you get a designated driver or take a cab home so you don't get a DWI or get into an accident that can not only injure yourself but others.
Another tip for safe driving is to not eat while you are behind the wheel. Eating is a big distraction and can cause you to not pay attention to what is going on around you. For you women you also need to stop putting on your makeup while driving. Again you should be focused on the road and not your mascara. A fourth tip for safe driving is to not speed and always obey the speed limit. I know people are in a rush to get from point A to point B but they shouldn't have to speed to get there. If you need to be somewhere at a certain time make sure you leave early so you are on time. Speeding is one of the leading causes of accidents and should not be done.
When it comes to driving safely you need to make sure you pay attention to the road and don't get distracted by other things.
