Driving can be one of the most fun and relaxing activities. Driving down a scenic street, road or highway can be a memorable and enjoyable activity. By taking a leisurely drive you can erase the stress and problems that you face in your daily lives. However, driving is also full of potential pitfalls due to weather condition, roadway hazards and other drivers. Because of these potential dangers, you need to have your full attention on the roadway and other vehicles and not be distracted by other activities while behind the wheel.
Recently one of the biggest dangers that drivers face is not on the roadway but inside the car. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of accidents on the roads. There are many ways that people can be distracted while driving. They include talking on the cell phone, texting while driving, finding a radio station, talking with passengers and many other ways that could potentially lead to accidents.
States have recently come up with legislation that prohibits forms of distracted driving and provides punishment for drivers that are found to have broken the law. The other way to help prevent distracted driving, especially by teens, from being a problem is through prevention and education. To help learn more about the dangers of distracted driving, please feel free to review the following information:
Distracted Driving Defined
Cell Phones and Cars
Texting and Driving
Teens and Distracted Driving
Other Car Distractions
Distracted Driving Prevention
Distracted Driving Resources