- Pay attention. Just as it's unsafe to look at a map or read directions while driving, it's unsafe to focus on your cell phone.
- Do not have a conversation that may be emotional. This will distract you from your primary focus - safe and responsible driving.
- Use speed dial only - you can find the speed dial and redial features without taking your eyes off the road.
- Position your phone where you can reach it easily, without diverting your attention from driving.
- Always use a hands-free unit so that your hands can remain on the steering wheel. Many states are now requiring a head set for all cell phone users. This is a great idea that encourages safe driving and will decrease accidents caused by cell phone use.
- Hang up if conditions become hazardous (e.g., if the traffic's congested or the weather turns bad) so that you can pay full attention to the situation in front of you.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Tips for Driving & Dialing Safely
Monday, June 25, 2007
Get off the road and out of the way!!!
Cause in point. I was driving to the office this morning and found myself stuck in the Broadway tunnel for 10 minutes. I could not understand why. And if you have ever been stuck in a tunnel, you know that it just plain sucks. Finally, when I emerged from the tunnel and was still stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. Finally, 1 1/2 blocks up the road (between Powell and Stockton), some old woman was double parked, waiting for her friend/family to come out of the grocery. Damn, I was angry.
Why I am mentioning this story? Answer - To remind all drivers, new and old, that double parking is inconsiderate, illegal and dangerous! If you cannot find a parking space, go around the block. Use you cellphone to coordinate with your friend/family about picking he/she up. But do not clog up the road!
Friday, June 22, 2007
The Two-Second Rule
Source: Cyberdriveillinois.com
Monday, June 18, 2007
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
Therefore, take my advice - when you are driving on wet roads, do not "gun" the accelerator. Drive the speed limit and be aware of others who are either walking or driving. If you hit the accelerator and you feel the wheels spin but you have no traction, let up on the accelerator until you feel the traction return to your wheels.
Safe and responsible driving is cool! Be cool and not a fool!!!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Driving Tip #3: Seating Position
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Driving Tips
Written by Dave Arizabal
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Stop Reckless Driving
WASHINGTON, DC / PRNewswire / - Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the U.S. and The Advertising Council wants to put the brakes on this alarming situation. In partnership with a coalition of state Attorneys General and consumer protection agencies, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and AAA (American Automobile Association), the organization launched the UR the Spokesperson campaign to save lives by reducing youth reckless driving.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data show that, on average, more than 300,000 teens are injured in car crashes each year, nearly 8,000 are involved in fatal crashes and more than 3,500 are killed. NHTSA research also shows that teen drivers are involved in more than five times as many fatal crashes as adults. Young drivers are more likely to speed, run red lights, make illegal turns, and die in an SUV rollover.
Don't be part of the statistics. Avoid all the risks involved with drunk driving and driving recklessly because once the damage is done, you have to deal with the consequences and you could never turn back in time and change the decisions you made.
We all need to remember that driving is not a RIGHT, it's a PRIVILEGE. Be responsible and considerate of others and it's critical to make the right choice when you're behind-the-wheel so make sure you follow the rules of the road.
Please join our efforts to spread awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence.
Written by Dave Arizabal