Reasons why drivers are most likely to cause accidents
Most car accidents are caused by driver inattention. So what are the most dangerous distractions while driving?
Enjoy the scenery on both sides of the road
Many drivers have the habit of paying attention to fights, traffic accidents or long-legged girls on both sides of the road, which distracts them from concentrating on driving. Out of habit, drivers will slow down or stop the car to focus on observing what is happening. This poses a very high risk of causing an accident.
Asleep
For those who often have to drive long distances overnight, feeling sleepy while driving is inevitable. When you feel sleepy, you should not try to drive because that is when you are not alert and it is difficult to concentrate on driving. To avoid feeling sleepy while driving, you should rest or take a nap to relax and overcome the sleepiness so that you can continue driving safely.
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For those who regularly have to drive long distances overnight, feeling sleepy while driving is inevitable. |
Think a lot
When too focusedThinking about something else makes it difficult for the driver to concentrate on driving on the road. Signs that the driver is thinking about something else and not focusing on driving include: forgetting to turn when exiting the highway, running a red light, forgetting to signal when turning... To drive safely, you should concentrate on driving to avoid unfortunate situations that occur without being able to handle the situation in time.
Talking on the phone while driving
Listening to the phone while driving always poses a risk of traffic accidents. Because while driving, if the driver is attentively using the phone, it will cause slow reflexes and startle when encountering a collision. According to some studies by the American Traffic Safety Organization, drivers who listen to the phone while driving will increase the risk of causing an accident 4 times compared to normal.
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Talking on the phone while driving always poses a risk of traffic accidents. |
Texting, social media
Without a doubt, this is certainly not an uncommon sight in the current 4.0 technology era. Drivers frequently texting and surfing social networks while driving have become a factor causing traffic accidents.
Use of stimulants
There is no doubt that this is one of the leading causes of traffic accidents. Excessive drinking will make you excited, stimulants will make you not as alert as usual and distract you from driving and easily cause accidents. Traffic participants need to be alert and keep themselves to avoid trouble as well as unpredictable consequences.
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Women often have the habit of putting on makeup and looking in the mirror while driving. |
Makeup and baby care in the car
Women often have the habit of putting on makeup and looking in the mirror while driving. Just one minute of carelessness can cause unpredictable events. Not only that, paying attention to a crying or playful child can also cause a loss of concentration while driving. In situations like this, parents should stop the car to deal with the situation before continuing to avoid the dangers ahead.