{"id":9187,"date":"2018-08-07T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice-wp-engine.local\/?p=6275"},"modified":"2024-03-29T14:12:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T18:12:14","slug":"5-tips-for-curbing-the-habit-of-distracted-driving","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/blog\/5-tips-for-curbing-the-habit-of-distracted-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for curbing the habit of distracted driving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texts, phone calls, emails, media players and GPS apps\u2014smartphones have no shortage of potential distractions for drivers. When those behind the wheel use their phones, they put their lives and the lives of everyone else on the road in danger. It\u2019s therefore no surprise that texting and driving\u2014and other phone-related distractions\u2014are one of the main causes of injury and death on the roads. At Certified Auto Repair, we take your safety to heart. Here we provide you with some helpful tips to avoid being distracted by your device while you\u2019re en route.<\/p>\n

1. Adjust your phone\u2019s settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s likely that your smartphone has a feature that lets people trying to contact you know that you\u2019re driving. Using this \u201cdo not disturb\u201d feature will also silence both ringing and text notifications.<\/p>\n

2. Prepare music playlists beforehand<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s never a good idea to \u201cDJ\u201d while behind the wheel. Manually scrolling for songs while driving makes you significantly less attentive and can thereby incite an accident. Instead, make a playlist of your favourite songs in advance and simply let it play.<\/p>\n

3. Use Bluetooth\u2014but prudently<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Desperate to make a call, to listen to messages on your voicemail or to play a song? Bluetooth technology allows you to do this without ever having to touch or look at your device. However, know that using a voice-command system is a \u201ctolerated\u201d driving distraction: be careful not to abuse it.<\/p>\n

4. Map your route in advance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although extremely useful, your phone\u2019s GPS function is a driving distraction. It becomes especially dangerous when drivers adjust their route while driving, or when their device isn\u2019t mounted on the dashboard or fixed to the windshield. Always pull over to a safe location if you need to adjust your route, and make sure you have all the appropriate equipment to safely use your GPS.<\/p>\n

5. Keep your phone out of reach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you someone who\u2019s always going to be tempted to answer the phone, send texts or read emails while driving? If this is an issue for you, before you venture out onto the road, put your phone somewhere where you won\u2019t be able to get at it (such as in the trunk).<\/p>\n

Certified Auto Repair looks after you!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To ensure your vehicle runs smoothly, make an appointment with one of our Certified Auto Repair<\/a>. We look forward to serving you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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