3 Tips To Avoid Using Your Phone While Driving

The use of cell phones while
driving is a rampant problem in the United States. Studies suggest that more
than 800,000 drivers use their phones and/or any other electronic devices while
riding their automobile. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), in 2015, 391,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes wherein a
distracted driver was the culprit. In another study, more than 30 percent of drivers
between the age group of 18 to 64 admitted
to having sent text messages while
driving. This is an alarming trend, which if not curtailed, can have far-reaching
consequences.
Smartphones in particular are one of the leading causes of indiscretions
by drivers. Below, you'll learn about 3 key tips to avoid cell phone use while
driving:
Use Voicemail
If you are driving and your cell phone starts to ring, it is
best to avoid the temptation of receiving the call. Instead, use the voicemail feature of the
phone to send a message to the caller that you will call back. Using voicemail
is a pretty simple and easy process that spares you a lot of trouble on the
road. You are able to concentrate properly on the road and make your driving
safer.
Keep your cell phone out
of reach
It is a good idea to keep your cell phone completely out of
your reach while driving. If there’s an urgent phone call that you need to
take, stop your car before attending to it. Even better, drive into a parking
lot and then start to talk.
Use the speed-dialing
option
The speed dialing option always comes in handy if you
absolutely have to make important calls while driving. Keep the phone numbers
of your near and dear ones on speed dial.
Despite being aware of the potential risk in taking phone
calls while driving, once in a while, we do feel tempted to talk over the phone
while we are on the move. However, one should remember that the chances of
mishaps increase if the topic of conversation is stressful, emotional, or
complex. And finally, never text when you are behind the wheel!
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