Driving is one of the most hazardous tasks many workers perform, and a moment of distraction or fatigue can lead to serious injury, property damage, or fatalities. Every driver is responsible for staying focused and alert behind the wheel.
Why Is Cell Phone Use So Dangerous While Driving?
Looking at a text, checking notifications, making a call, or using navigation takes your eyes and attention off the road. Taking your eyes off the road for just a few seconds is dangerous, since at highway speeds a vehicle can travel the length of a football field while you look down at a screen.
- Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel
- Pull over safely before using your phone
- Never text, email, or browse while driving
Before reaching for your phone, ask whether the message is important enough to risk an accident and whether it can wait. The answer should always be that it can wait.
What Are the Signs of Drowsy Driving?
Driving while tired can impair your reaction time, judgment, and awareness as much as alcohol.
- Frequent yawning
- Heavy eyelids
- Drifting from your lane
- Missing traffic signs or exits
- Difficulty remembering the last few miles driven
Why Does Coming to a Complete Stop Matter?
Rolling through stop signs is a common cause of accidents, while a complete stop lets you check for pedestrians, cyclists, and approaching vehicles.
- Come to a complete stop
- Pause long enough to observe all directions
- Proceed only when the intersection is clear
A rolling stop is not a stop and can have serious consequences. No phone call, text, or schedule is more important than arriving safely, so keep your eyes up, your phone down, stay rested, stop completely, and drive safely.
