Any moment your eyes are off the road or your hands are off the wheel, you put yourself in a dangerous driving situation. 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.
Some distractions take your eyes off the road or remove your hands from the steering wheel, but they also take your mind off the task of driving. There are 3 major types of distractions:
? Visual: taking your eyes off the road
? Manual: taking your hands off the wheel
? Cognitive: taking your mind off of driving
Whether it’s a visual, physical or mental distraction, a moment’s lapse in attention due to multi-tasking can have tragic consequences.
The results of distracted driving indicate that motorists could miss stop signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles while the mind is readjusting to the task of driving.
How can you avoid being a distracted driver? For one, the staff at Tom Wood Honda recommends educating yourself on the dangers and how to avoid them. Drivers should also use caution while using voice-activated systems, even at seemingly safe moments when there is a lull in traffic or the car is stopped at an intersection. Drowsy driving is distracted driving, so never drive when you’re too tired, it’s important to focus on your health.
The best way to end distracted driving is to educate all Americans about the danger it poses. Remember: if the message is urgent, you should pull off to the side of the road, out of the flow of traffic, to make the call or answer the text message. A few fleeting moments can have lifelong consequences. Tom Wood Honda reminds you to keep your eyes on the road and enjoy the ride. We’re also happy to show you our range of new Honda cars and SUVs that come equipped with the latest safety technology features so you can feel confident while driving!
