Cell phone and driving safety reminders

According to research done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the vast majority (84 percent) of mobile phone users believe that using a cell phone is a distraction and increases the likelihood of an accident. The same respondents report that 61 percent of them use their mobile phone while driving and around 30 percent use their phone frequently or fairly often. Additionally, a more recent survey conducted by the NHTSA had similar results. The study found that a large percentage of drivers use their phones during driving, while early research from Consumer Reports showed drivers talking on any phone - handheld or hands free - may wander in a lane or slow down unexpectedly. Drivers may also have a hard time recalling signs they see while driving and talking on a phone. Here’s some reminders about cell phone and driving safety: Make safety the number one priority while driving. Give driving your full attention. Make an effort to minimize distractions and stay focused on the road. Avoid using a hand-held cell phone while driving. Answer calls when safe to do so. Your cell phone service should include a voice messaging system so you can avoid taking calls when driving. Hand-held cell phones should only be used when safely stopped or parked. Don’t take notes while driving. Pull off the road to read or write. At 60 mph, you will travel 180 feet blind if you take your eyes off the road for just 2 seconds.