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Distractions While Driving

The number one reason that crashes occur is because the distraction while driving. It is so important to maintain focus on the road for the duration of the time a driver is sitting behind the wheel. There are various distractions that arise for many individuals when driving.<br><br>https://academyofroadsafety.edu.au/Blog/Distractions-While-Driving<br>

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Distractions While Driving

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  1. Distractions While Driving

  2. Simple approaches to avoid being distracted whilst you are driving. • The number one reason that crashes occur is because the driver/s were distracted. It is so important to maintain focus on the road for the duration of the time a driver is sitting behind the wheel. There are various distractions while driving. • Phone texts or calls  • Eating or drinking  • Dealing with children or pets • Planning Ahead First and foremost, ensure you have planned well for the journey you are about to take. Prior to starting the drive, ensure if you have pets or children that they are secure in their seats and having something to keep them entertained. If you are going to be driving in an unknown route, familiarise yourself with the main route you’ll be taking and set up your voice GPS so you are not constantly looking at the maps or your phone for directions.

  3. Simple approaches to avoid being distracted whilst you are driving. • Don't touch your phone! Maintain any music you are listening to at a reasonable level, so that it allows you to concentrate on the road. Creating a playlist before hand can reduce the need to skip songs, adjust volume or fiddle with any other buttons. It is also important to not pick up any phone calls when driving. We are fortunate with technology now a day that before you start the car, you can put your phone on ‘drive mode’. • Avoid eating while driving It can be tempting to eat or drink when you’re driving, but this diverts the eyes from the road and the hands from the steering wheel. Ensure you eat before you start driving or that you can wait to eat until you reach the destination. Try to purchase a water bottle that doesn’t require you to tilt your head, one with the straw allows you to keep your head straight and watch the road.

  4. Simple approaches to avoid being distracted whilst you are driving. • Ensure you are awake and alert • More than anything, ensure you are awake and well rested. A study proved that drivers are more likely to be distracted if they are feeling drowsy. This should be especially considered for longer drives where prolonged concentration would be required. • Unfortunately distractions are a large part of driving, there are so many aspects a driver must consider to avoid losing concentration. The tips listed above will drastically reduce chances of you being distracted.

  5. Contact Us  Academy of Road Safety • Phone: 1300 967 467 • Email: aors@onroad.com.au • https://academyofroadsafety.edu.au/

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