Ditch Those Distracted Driving Habits, Before It’s Too Late

When people are trying something new, such as learning to drive, they are on their best behavior. But once the “newness” of the activity wears off, people frequently start to fall into lazy habits.

While we all know drivers who are super-focused at all times, most drivers engage in distracting activities, sometimes in combination. You don’t need to look far to find a driver weaving in a lane or failing to notice that a traffic light has changed while engaged in a cell phone conversation.

And there are several other driving distractions that cause drivers to zone out for several seconds. In that time they travel hundreds of feet, oblivious to what’s going on around them.

Here are some examples:

1. Texting while driving
2. Reading a map or looking for addresses
3. Playing with the car stereo or other controls
4. Eating, drinking or smoking
5. Rubbernecking
6. Shaving or applying makeup
7. Fatigue
8. Parenting unruly kids