Distracted DrivingThis year, make a New Year’s resolution that saves lives: remove distracted driving habits from your daily commute. Each year, thousands of car accidents take place due to distracted driving. Fortunately, there are ways you can change this statistic!

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, contact us today for legal help.

Consider the following distracted driving habits to eliminate this year:

Distracted Driving: Using Your Cell Phone

Texting while driving is illegal in Georgia. So, choose to keep the phone out of your reach while driving. This will eliminate your ability to text and drive. Talking on the phone while driving is not illegal for adults; but, it can divert your attention away from the road. Be intentional about making phone calls or texting while the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off.

Distracted Driving: Entertaining Your Passengers

You have a very important job as the driver of the vehicle – keeping all passengers safe. Instead of fiddling with the radio or trying to entertain your passengers, focus on the road and let someone else be in charge.

Distracted Driving: Eating While Driving

Restaurants with drive-throughs are everywhere. If you choose to purchase food then drive, make sure to eat when you arrive home. When you eat in the car, you can only use one hand to drive. One-handed driving will drastically affect your reaction time if you need to make a quick stop or turn.

Distracted Driving: Using Your Navigation Device

Navigation technology has evolved over the years, and people use navigation apps and equipment every day. But, it’s important not to use your navigation device while driving. If you do, your eyes are not focused on the road and your hand is not on the steering wheel.

This year, be intentional about safety! Tell your family and friends about the ways they can make the roads safer.  And, if you are a victim of a car accident this year, please don’t hesitate to call us at 478-254-5040 for legal representation.