Five Ways To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident Caused By Distracted Driving

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One of the biggest cause of auto accidents in the United States is distracted driving.  This month is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and so it is a great time to review some statistics and helpful tools to keep you safe on the road.  We’ve talked a lot about what constitutes distracted driving and behaviors that can cause you get into a New Haven auto accident, but today we’re going to cover how you can avoid these types of behaviors and stay safe.

While there are a lot of factors out of your control when driving, keeping your focus on the road and avoiding distracted driving behaviors is something you can do that is within your control and can have the biggest impact on the safety of you and your passengers while on the road.  A good first step in keeping yourself safe is understanding ways you can prepare for your drive that will keep you from getting distracted while on the road.

• Commit before you to go to leaving your cellphone off AND stowed away.  If your phone is on the center console or the dashboard you will be much more likely to use it while you are driving, after all, the notifications dinging would draw anyone in.
• Plan your route ahead of time.  Even if it is a destination you have gone to many times before, make sure you know where you are going and how you are going to get there.
• Plan your playlist before you start driving.  With so many songs to choose from on our devices, a good playlist may be hard to resist mixing up while you’re on the go.  If you make the playlist and stick to it while you’re driving this will eliminate yet another distraction.
• Eat before you go.  Skip the drive thru and make time to eat before you hit the road.  Eating while driving can be very distracting and can take your focus off your real job of driving.
• Don’t get “ready” on the go.  Whether you’re shaving or putting on make-up, these things should be reserved for when you are at home or the office and are not in a moving vehicle.  These routine items should not be done while you’re driving.

Avoiding distracted driving can require a little bit of planning, but taking an extra 5-10 minutes before you put your car in drive has the potential to ensure that you will avoid a New Haven auto accident and keep everyone you love safe when they are in the car with you at the wheel.

Our attorneys are experienced in handling the types of cases that arise from injuries resulting from an auto accident.  If you need someone to review you case, contact our office immediately.