One of the leading causes of car accidents today is from
texting and driving. In this age of technology, where we feel the need to be
glued to our phone and accessible 24/7, not enough caution is taken regarding
driving and phone usage. Sure, we're often told not the text and drive, but all
too often teens and even parents are doing it anyway.
Parents of new drivers worry endlessly when their teens
start driving. Instilling safe driving habits also means discussing texting and
driving and laying out your rules and expectations to keep them safe. It's
never easy to talk to a teen about their safety and make them appreciate just
how serious the topic is, but these tips are a good starting point for your
discussion.
1. Turn the volume and vibration settings off to avoid
the temptation to grab the phone when you hear it ring, chime, or vibrate.
2. Keep the phone out of reach and out of sight to ensure
you won't be checking it for messages or calls.
3. Pull over and park if it's urgent that you send a
message or answer an incoming call. If an issue is not important enough to pull
over, it is not important enough to risk your life over.
4. Parents must lead by example when it comes to distracted
driving. You can't expect your teen to abide by your rules when you aren't in
the car with them if you are taking calls or texting while driving.
5. Enroll in a safety course that focuses on texting and
driving and how to avoid distracted driving. At American Integrity Courses, we
know just how important this topic is. We are currently designing a texting and
driving course that will benefit those who need to take court-ordered classes on
the subject, or for anyone who wants to learn more about this important safety
topic. Contact us today at 963-333-0087 for more information.
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