As a driver, you are always trying your best to stay safe and not get hurt while driving. Here at 2000 Auto in Melbourne FL, not only do we strive to keep our customers safe with quality auto repairs, but we also like to keep them safe by offering helpful tips and reminders while on the road. Stay safe and enjoy your daily commute by avoiding these common distractions while driving.
Food / Drinks
It may be tempting on a long road trip or just on your way home from a long day at work to take a bite of a candy bar or take a drink of water. Here at 2000 Auto in Melbourne FL, we know that even if it takes half a second to take a sip of a drink, you are still putting yourself and others at risk. The majority of the time, the drink or snack can wait. Keep you, other drivers, and your passengers safe, and the drink can wait.
Electronics
With technology ever-growing, our phones are becoming more and more integrated into our lives. If you own a phone, chances are you look at it more than a few times a day, but there is one time when you should never look at your phone. That time is when you are behind the wheel of a vehicle. Looking at your phone takes your attention away from other drivers and the road, which can be extremely dangerous. Here at 2000 Auto in Melbourne FL, we know that people often use their phones to use GPS. If you need to use your phone for directions, we recommend you use the text-to-speech aspect to read the directions aloud to you. This prevents you from taking your eyes off the road and other drivers.
Other Drivers
This one may seem counterintuitive since you should always be watching for other drivers. What we mean is looking to see what the person next to you is doing or looks like when you pass by them. This is dangerous since it takes your eyes off the road and can prevent you from seeing the person in front of you has stopped. We have great reaction times as humans, but sometimes we are just a bit too slow and can rear-end someone. Avoid being distracted by what other drivers are doing or look like and focus on yourself and your driving habits.
At 2000 Auto in Melbourne FL, we strive to keep our customers safe with quality auto repairs and helpful tips and tricks while driving. Stay safe on the road, and if you are ever in need of automotive maintenance, we are here for you.