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Staying Focused on driving While Distracted driver is On the Road

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Every now and then, you will encounter “one of those drivers” who just couldn’t care less about the world or anyone around them. They are too busy being self-centered that they don’t pay attention to the traffic around them. These drivers are on their phones, SnapChating, taking Instagram photos, messaging their friends, and doing pretty much everything else while driving. How does this affect you as a driver? Well, for starters, if one such driver is on the road, he/she may influence you, cause an accident or become a dangerous obstacle on the road. Managing your distractions The main goal while driving is to focus on the road ahead. Keep your eyes wide open, and pay attention to everything that happens in front of you. Sometimes, you may find it difficult to focus as there are many things distracting you (your children, your cell phone, your pet). Learn how to manage your distractions. Buckle up your children on the back seat, have them play a game with each other (coun

How to Use Distracted Driving As Evidence to Build Your Car Accident Case

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Do you feel confident behind the wheel? People believe that driving is nothing more than sitting behind a wheel and pushing the pedal until you arrive from one place to another. But did you know that every day, 9 people are killed in an accident involving a distracted driver? No matter how good of a driver you are, as long as there is someone heading your way or driving in a lane next to or behind you, they too may be responsible for your safety. If you are involved in a car accident , here is how you can use the other driver’s distracted driving as the main evidence to build your case upon. Understand What It Means First, you need to be 100 percent sure that you fully understand what distracted driving involves: Drinking and/or eating while driving Smoking while driving Conversing with your passengers Applying make-up Shaving Losing focus (daydreaming) Using electronic devices (cell phone, radio) Driving while intoxicated Each of the above-listed