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Tips to Stop Distracted Driving

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Plan ahead. Do the following before driving:

  • Program your navigation system before you put your car in drive. If you need to make corrections to your route, pull over to a safe location first.
  • Create a playlist on your MP3 player or burn a CD for your trip. Make sure you have more than enough songs for the length of your trip so that there is no need to adjust the radio during your drive.
  • If you’re running late, call or text people before you start driving. Don’t risk fumbling around with your phone while driving.
  • Put your phone on silent and put it out of sight while driving to avoid the temptation to read or answer a text message. Better yet, turn off all communication devices.
  • Personal grooming such as, applying makeup or shaving.
  • Properly buckle-in children.
  • Any eating or drinking.