7 actions to avoid when driving to avoid accidents
For every driver, high concentration is one of the factors that determine the safety of themselves as well as other road users on their journey. Below are actions that should not be done when sitting in a car to help drivers control their beloved car.
1. Using the phone while driving
The habit of using the phone in all situations is present in almost everyone. However, if you use the phone while driving a car, it is extremely dangerous. Being drunk, running red lights, speeding, pressing the wrong accelerator, etc. are all causes of tragic accidents.
However, all still have to stand behind texting while driving in terms of accident potential and severity.
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So why is texting while driving dangerous? You can imagine that the average speed that a driver drives is 40-60 km/h, equivalent to about 12-17 m/s. If making a phone call, the driver spends about 1 second operating on the mobile screen, texting can take 3-5 seconds or more. Thus, in just a few short seconds of texting, the car has traveled 50-100m. A distance long enough for many unexpected situations to appear that the driver cannot react to.
When you are driving and hear a text message, stop and ask someone to pick up the broken pieces for you before picking up the phone. Therefore, you need to immediately give up the habit of using your phone to avoid causing unnecessary accidents.
2. Wearing headphones while driving
In addition to using the phone, the habit of wearing headphones while driving is an action that drivers need to give up immediately. This not only threatens their own safety but also endangers others.
People often think that wearing headphones to listen to their favorite music will help reduce stress, dispel fatigue, and prevent drowsiness when traveling long distances. In addition, answering the phone will become simpler when you don't have to take the phone out of your pocket and can still answer while driving.
At some point, when you feel "floating" to the song, you often tend to close your eyes for a few seconds to feel or sway your body to the melody of the song. So you lose focus on driving while traffic always has unexpected factors. In addition, using headphones while driving will make it impossible for traffic participants to hear the sirens of other vehicles as well as the control signals of the traffic police.
3. Carrying pets in the car
It is very dangerous to bring your pet in the car. They will be very excited to sit in the car and see everything around. And of course, we cannot control their excitement while driving.
Furthermore, petting or cuddling them can also reduce your concentration; or simply their long tail accidentally blocking your vision for a few seconds... can also have serious consequences. Therefore, for the safety of both the owner and the pet, leave them at home.
4. Use your elbows or knees to drive
Many people, because their hands are tired or they want to show off, use their elbows or knees to drive. This is an extremely dangerous action. In any situation, you should not subjectively use your elbows or knees to control the steering wheel, even temporarily.
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Traffic is always full of surprises, we will not expect a dog suddenly crossing the road or a car suddenly appearing from the alley. Therefore, dangerous situations need to be handled quickly and firmly with the hands combined with the feet. If you use your knees and elbows, you will not be able to handle the situation safely in time.
5. Rest your foot on the clutch pedal
The clutch pedal’s job is to disengage the clutch, separating the transmission from the engine so the vehicle can shift gears. When you rest your foot on the clutch pedal, you will apply more or less force, especially on vehicles with very light clutch pedals. This will cause the clutch to not fully engage with the engine and cause the clutch to slip.
As a result, the gearbox will not transmit 100% of the engine's power, causing fuel consumption and the clutch will also quickly corrode.
6. Wear high heels
High heels are an indispensable part of the fashion style of most women. Birthdays, weddings or parties cannot be without them because they are accessories that help women shine in the ceremony.
However, if you just sit in front of the steering wheel, this is really bad. The soles of high heels are very sharp and they can easily get stuck on the floor of the car; even making it more difficult for your feet to control the steering wheel... All of this can cause you to cause unexpected accidents.
Therefore, if you decide to sit in the driver's seat, women should wear flat shoes that fit their feet and are comfortable to drive with the most confidence.
7. Eating and drinking on the car
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In today's modern society, time is extremely precious. Therefore, many people often have the habit of eating and drinking while driving to save time. This is extremely dangerous, focusing on enjoying the taste of food makes the driver lose focus on observing traffic.
In addition, in many cases of choking or choking, your natural reaction such as stepping on the brake or accelerator will be extremely dangerous for the person in front. Besides, spilling food on people or cars is inevitable. It is terrible when your fabric seat is covered with a cup of coffee or your charging port is filled with water.
