Driving while distracted may significantly increase your risk of getting into an accident while traveling in Georgia and around the country. Eating while driving is generally considered to be a form of distracted driving, which means that it may be best to eat before...
Distracted Driving
Cell phones cause distractions
When cell phones first arrived on the consumer market, few likely realized how many car accidents would result from talking or texting while driving. States like Georgia eventually passed laws authorizing law enforcement to issue traffic citations for texting or...
What are some facts and statistics on distracted driving?
Distracted driving is one of the biggest problems plaguing the roads in Georgia and beyond. It’s one of the leading causes of car accidents and serious injuries. These are some facts and statistics on distracted driving. Fatalities from distracted driving According to...
Common causes of distracted driving
Distracted drivers in Georgia are a danger to themselves, other motorists, passengers, bikers and pedestrians. Just about anyone can fall victim to one. Here are some common causes of this hazardous activity. Using a cell phone while driving There are hands-free...
Grooming may cause driving distractions
Proper grooming makes a good impression on others, but the activity has its time and place. Grooming while driving could be a mistake since it could lead to an accident. Grooming and driving don’t mix Grooming ranks as one of the common ways people engage in...
How to minimize distractions while driving
Using a cellphone, talking to a passenger or simply getting lost in thought while driving can all be distractions. Distracted driving is one of the most common reasons cited for car accidents in Georgia and other states. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take...
Are hands-free devices still considered a distraction?
Distracted driving is the term used to describe any activity drivers engage in that decreases their focus while driving. This could include eating, applying makeup, listening to loud music, or taking their eyes off the road to complete tasks such as applying makeup or...
The latest distracted driving facts and figures
Distracted driving isn't anything new. However, the increased use of mobile devices makes it a more serious issue. Georgia passed the Hands-Free Act in 2018, but statistics show that accidents still happen when people aren't focused on their driving. Overview of...
Distracted driving is more than just looking at your phone
Distracted driving has garnered much attention from lawmakers in Georgia over the past decade. This is due primarily to the use of cell phones by motorists while driving, but it has really been occurring since the invention of the automobile. Distracted driving comes...
Listening to your body while behind the wheel
While in Georgia, driving a vehicle when you're sleepy is considered drowsy driving. This is a situation that can impact anyone who is driving and tends to increase the risk of an accident occurring on the road. If you happen to doze off for even a few seconds, it...