Distracted Driving Habits That Can Lead to a Maine Car Accident

When driving, keeping your attention on the roadway is critical to keeping you and your loved ones safe. Unfortunately, there are many things that can distract you from operating your vehicle and lead to a Maine car accident.

Five common types of distracted driving habits

There are many forms of distracted driving habits. Five of the most common types of distracted driving habits that you should avoid when behind the wheel include:

1. Texting and driving: Using your cell phone to text or make calls takes your eyes of the road. Averting your eyes, even for a split second, can have deadly consequences. Make your calls or send your texts before you start your vehicle. You may even want to consider putting your cell phone in the back seat to help resist the temptation of using it.
2. Adjusting dials: Adjusting the dials on your radio, air conditioning, or heater can be just as dangerous. The short time it takes to make these adjustments can keep you from recognizing and avoiding dangers on the roadways. Make those adjustments before you leave.
3. Running late: Running late can lead to rushing around and result in unsafe driving behaviors such as speeding, unsafe lane changes, and running stop signs. A motorized vehicle is a heavy object and difficult to control when precautions to control your vehicle are not taken.
4. Eating: Obviously, you need your hands to eat. Eating can cause you to take your hands off the wheel and result in you losing control of your vehicle. Make sure to eat before you get behind the wheel.
5. Grooming: For many, the rear view mirror is used for personal grooming purposes. Many drivers spend more time looking into their rear view mirror to shave or put makeup on than they do on the road ahead of them. This driving habit can make it difficult to stop in time in the event someone darts out in front of your vehicle or if the car in front of you slows down or stops suddenly.

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If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you should contact one of our experienced Maine motor vehicle accident attorneys at Lowry & Associates at (888) 485-9501.