Currently in our neck of the woods we will be entering spring (hopefully) before to long. This means time to get out and about. There are so many things to see out there that we all sort of get a bit excited. However, the driver should never get too distracted as it is distracted driving that can become dangerous
Between the ongoing inside the car and what may be going on outside the car distracted driving can easily happen. While distracted driving can lead to disaster there are ways to avoid this from happening or at least mitigate it a bit. Here are a few things that you can easily do:
- Keep food, drinks, wipes and anything else in easy reach.
- Get plenty of rest. A tired driver is dangerous and often can be as dangerous as those under the influence. Being tired also increase the risk of becoming distracted which is what we are trying to avoid. If you need to stop along the route do so before you start getting overly tired
- Make a plan and map out where you are going Deadlines should be off when you are on that long looked forward to road trip. How long will your journey take you?? Where can you stop to rest or be entertained along the way?? Being ahead of time will help you stay calmer helping you to enjoy that trip
While these tips should help you and those you love on your journey it always helps to be prepared for that "just in case" time. Traffic incidents do happen even when following all rules of the road and trying to be a good driver. Being prepared will help you in these times of need. Prepare a place in your vehicle for a first aid kit, a blanket, and a list of phone numbers you may need.
Do you have any other tips to share??
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You should always be careful on the road, especially in winter. The car should be as prepared as possible for the season. I don’t worry about it at all when I take a car here.
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