{"id":1099,"date":"2011-09-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-09-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2011\/09\/29\/distracted-driving-causes-80-of-car-crashes\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:33","slug":"distracted-driving-causes-80-of-car-crashes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/blog\/distracted-driving-causes-80-of-car-crashes\/","title":{"rendered":"Distracted Driving Causes 80% of Car Crashes"},"content":{"rendered":"

A recent Virginia Tech study showed that distracted driving now plays a part in 80% of car accidents<\/a>. The study also showed that it causes around 5,500 automobile fatalities annually.<\/p>\n

Many Atlanta car accidents<\/a> could be avoided if we removed distractions from our driving time. We\u2019re all guilty of driving distracted.<\/p>\n

Tips For Focused Driving To Avoid Accidents<\/h2>\n

Back to the Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n

In most drivers’ education classes the instructor requires students to check the radio and get the temperature adjusted before driving. Many people are guilty of switching stations or turning on the AC while driving. However, it\u2019s best to go back to the basics and get it all adjusted before putting the car in drive.<\/p>\n

If you use a GPS while driving, be sure to program it before you leave, trying to add a destination while driving can be incredibly distracting.<\/p>\n

Put the Cell Phone Away<\/strong><\/p>\n

A University of Utah study showed that using a cell phone while driving (regardless of whether it was hands-free) delayed a driver\u2019s reactions just as much as a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent.<\/p>\n

Eating and Driving is a No-No<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just like using a cell phone can be distracting, eating while driving can very dangerous. Not only are people focused on eating rather than driving, cleaning up a spill can cause you to take your eyes off the road.<\/p>\n

Leave Earlier<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many times the reason people multi-task in the car is because they\u2019re in a hurry. By leaving a few minutes earlier, you\u2019ll have time before you leave to program the GPS, make that quick phone call, or even eat lunch.<\/p>\n

Marietta Car Accident Attorney<\/h2>\n

Distracted driving is a huge problem in the United States, causing thousands of auto accidents<\/a> each year. If you\u2019ve been injured or lost a loved one as a result of an accident caused by another person, it\u2019s important to contact an attorney with experience in handling these cases. Marietta car accident attorney<\/a> Andrew W. Jones can help make sure that you receive the proper compensation<\/a> for injuries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the most common causes of automobile wrecks is driving distracted. 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