Driving is an activity that requires a ton of focus and concentration, as without these two active elements, it becomes extremely dangerous for you and all the others on the road. Here’s some fantastic tips for retaining your concentration as you drive, as prepared by the Chicago vehicle towing experts at Chicago Towing.
Avoid Using your Phone
The plethora of uses for cell phones may make our lives easier, but make focused driving much more difficult. Avoid making calls as well as texting, web browsing, and using apps. By making important calls or sending all necessary messages before beginning to drive, you can ensure your continued focus on the road, and make sure to drive safely.
Pull Over when Needed
If you suddenly receive a phone call or text that you need to answer, pull over somewhere safe to answer it. While headsets or hands free devices or features like speakerphone are readily available, we recommend simply pulling over. Even if your hands can stay on the wheel, it will be hard to retain your focus on the road ahead and the other vehicles around you.
Don’t Adjust the Music
Listening to music while driving is awesome, but you should decide the station or album and the volume before you start driving. Even a quick glance at your radio or music device while driving can prove deadly, as safely driving requires 100% focus on your surroundings at all times.
Avoid Tweaking Navigation
GPS and other navigation systems fall into the same category as music listening applications. It’s a total necessity when driving to ensure that you don’t get lost, but thankfully the directions auto update without requiring you to touch them. If you suddenly need to input directions into your GPS, find somewhere safe like a parking lot to pull over and adjust it.
Don’t Eat or Primp
You may have rushed out of the house to get to work without eating, fixing your hair, or doing your makeup, but behind the wheel is not the place to do it. In fact, it’s a simultaneously absurd and dangerous place to do it. Give yourself extra time in the morning to take care of these things, or simply do it once you’re pulled over at your destination.
