Dangerous Driving Habits
Approximately 1. 3 million people around the world die in road accidents every year, making it one of the top ten causes of deaths. To prevent these consequences, here are some dangerous driving habits you should avoid.
Were you actually surprised by this one? Here's the truth — you're 23 times more likely to crash if you text while driving. Disturbingly, 77 percent of young adult drivers say they can safely drive while texting. Actually, distracted driving accidents, including those caused by the use of handheld devices, form the No. 1 killer of teens, according to the NHTSA and others.
Drive when you're tired.
Avoid driving when you're tired, since you will have slower reaction times and you are very likely to fall asleep at the wheel. If you're exhausted and your body needs sleep, it is going to get it, one way or another. If you're already in the car, pull over and take a nap and then continue when you've woken up. Having someone with you in the car can help prevent accidents, since you are more likely to be alert if you have company.
Keep an eye on the kids.
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, passengers are ranked by drivers as among the most frequent causes of distraction（分心）. Young children are four times as distracting as adults, while infants can be eight times more distracting, the AAA Foundation reports. .
A. Talk on the phone.
B. Text and update social media.
C. Therefore, keep an eye on the kids if you drive fast.
D. It takes about five seconds of attention to send a brief text.
E. If you're very tired, avoid driving home and take a cab instead.
F. So think twice before glancing at your little one at the backseat.
G. Another 20-50 million people are injured due to road accidents every year.
