Newark Promotes Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
April is nationally recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so now is a perfect time to share some tips to help you beat distracted driving from AARP Driver Safety. These four tips are designed to help you minimize the distractions that can make driving dangerous.
1. Unplug
Keep your cell phone in an accessible place but not in one where you can see it light up for every notification you receive. Your cell phone should also be on silent mode. Just because your hands aren’t on your phone doesn’t mean the distraction has been eliminated.
2. Refuel
Drowsy driving is distracted driving, never drive when you’re too tired and focus on your health. Make sure your sleep routine isn’t affecting your morning commute. Aim to get the recommended amount of at least 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep every night.
3. Focus
Even though roadways are improving and cars are becoming more high-tech, the driver remains the most important part of the driving experience. In a French university study of 1,000 drivers who were at fault in a collision, thinking about things other than driving — or “mind wandering” — was found as the main cause for nearly 50 percent of the collisions. When you’re behind the wheel, pay attention to what’s happening all around your vehicle. Frequently scanning your mirrors and watching your speed will provide you with more control over your vehicle.
4. Secure your cargo
Rustling and falling items can distract you from the road. How often have you taken your attention off the road because you heard something fall in the back seat? While you can’t prevent every distracting noise, you can prevent loose items from startling you in the event of sudden braking by securing your cargo.
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