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DISTRACTIONS MEANS DESTRUCTION

Changing a cassette in the tape recorder while driving is a classic example of distracted driver. 

Many of us will do this everyday and think that years of driving experience has made us perfect drivers.  There have been people who have been stopped because they were too busy driving and shaving on their way to office, reading map book, eating lunch and talking on their cell phone.

Without thinking, we sometimes put our and others in danger for no reason.  Simply making small changes in the everyday routine can create safe roads and make you an alert driver.

There are three categories of Distraction:

  • Unforeseen events
    An insect buzzes around in the car. A spider crawls onto the dashboard. The natural reaction is to flick it. At high speed this leads to serious disasters. Turning around to tend to children or babies, trying to wipe a fogged up windscreen, the list is endless, all must be done after stopping the vehicle.

  • Deliberate neglect
    Eating, drinking, smoking whilst driving. Changing a CD or tape, or playing with the radio or other accessories. Fastening the seatbelt, adjusting mirrors or seats, reading the road map on the move, have caused drivers to lose control. The use of mobile phones has also become a cause of concern.

  • Outside distractions Sightseeing, window-shopping, watching unusual events such as bushfires or an accident, looking for an address or landmark etc. all take attention away from the road ahead.

  • Do not deal with your problems while you are driving as it can jeopardize your and safety of other road users.

    Don’t try to kill an insect while you drive, it may kill you both!

     

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