Put your phone out of reach
, such as in the glove box, back seat or trunk. Pull over and park safely if you need to use your phone to talk or text. Make a pledge to your family to never text or talk on the phone while driving. As a passenger, speak up if the driver starts texting or talking on his phone.
What can be done to prevent distracted driving?
- Use your cell phone for emergency situations only. …
- If you are drowsy, pull off the road. …
- You should limit the number of passengers, as well as the level of activity inside the car. …
- Avoid eating while driving. …
- Do your multi-tasking outside the car.
What have states done to stop texting and driving?
Forty-seven states,
the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
ban text messaging by all drivers. Texas' 2017 legislation created a statewide ban on texting while driving for all drivers, making it the 47th state with such a ban.
What can you do to help prevent yourself from texting and driving or holding a phone while driving?
- Turn your cell on “silent”
- Completely turn your cell phone off.
- Put your cell out of reach (i.e. the trunk or glove box)
- Download an app that prevents you from texting while driving.
Is touching your phone while driving illegal?
Is touching your phone while driving illegal?
Current law forbids holding a mobile phone while driving
. Although this could mean you can tap your screen when your phone is fixed on a mount, the police can charge you for driving without due care and attention or careless driving.
What's the new cell phone law for 2020?
Mobile phone detection cameras
Coupled with ongoing enforcement by NSW Police, these cameras
target illegal mobile phone use anywhere
, anytime. From 1 March 2020 mobile phone detection cameras will be enforcing illegal use of mobile phones while driving or riding.
What are 3 things a driver can do to manage driver distractions?
- Don't Multi-Task. Drivers should only do one thing while on the road: Drive! …
- Don't Eat/Drink While Driving. …
- Avoid Complicated Tasks. …
- Never Use a Phone While Driving. …
- Store Gear Properly. …
- Make All Adjustments Before Hitting the Road. …
- Get Organized. …
- Keep Eyes on the Road.
What are the benefits of not texting and driving?
- It's (Probably) Illegal. …
- Insurance Rate Hikes. …
- Consider Your Passengers. …
- Consider Other Motorists. …
- Protect The Pedestrians. …
- It Only Takes A Couple Of Seconds To Park Your Vehicle. …
- Hands-free Technology Is Easy To Use & Widely Available. …
- Autocorrect Mishaps.
What skills are needed to drive safely?
- Merging into traffic.
- Identifying road signs and exits.
- Navigating toll booths.
- Passing and being overtaken.
- Maintaining proper speed.
- Being courteous to others.
- Keeping a safe following distance.
How many deaths are caused by texting and driving in 2020?
Quick Texting and Driving Statistics – 2020 (Editor's Pick) Driving while texting causes
1.6 million
car accidents in the US every year.
How can we prevent cell phone use while driving?
- Use a mobile phone cradle fitted in your vehicle.
- Get Bluetooth set up or installed in your vehicle.
- Get a passenger to answer your messages/calls.
- Put your phone on silent.
What is the best app for driving?
- Google Maps Phone Driving App.
- Aceable.
- Roadtrippers.
- Waze.
- RepairPal Driving Application.
- GasBuddy.
- PlugShare.
- DashDroid.
Is driving barefoot illegal?
While
it is not illegal to drive barefoot
, it is formally considered unsafe. Some believe a driver may have more control over the car when driving barefoot than with some shoes. Though barefoot driving is not illegal, local regulations could prohibit it. While not illegal, barefoot driving is not encouraged.
Is talking on Bluetooth while driving illegal?
Talking on the phone while driving has been illegal in India for many years now. However, since the official rule does not state anything about Bluetooth or handsfree devices, most motorists use that while driving to talk on the phone.
Is it illegal to video yourself while driving?
Drivers have successfully argued that filming or taking photos while driving does not match the wording in the current legislation – which says it
is illegal to use a device
“which performs an interactive communication” while driving.
Is it illegal to have a phone mount on your windshield?
Mounting a phone in a device mount on the
windscreen has not currently been explicitly banned
. So a hands-free device can be used, but there are restrictions and rules to follow, such as it being of sound construction and not being in a distracting location.
