Tips to prevent distracted driving
Distracted driving is more common than you think. Transport Canada reports that in 2021 an estimated 22.5% of all fatal collisions and 25.5% of all serious injury collisions involved a distracted driver. That’s why OnStar wants everyone to be safer on the road with essential safety tips aimed at curbing distracted driving.
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Eating, applying makeup, talking to others and adjusting the radio – all are forms of distracted driving, and all can be dangerous. Check out these tips to help you focus on the road and stay safer on the go.
If you need to talk or text, pull over. Better yet, set your phone to “Do Not Disturb” mode and put it out of reach, or let your co-pilot be your designated tester.
With Alexa Built-in or Google Assistant, control your vehicle with just your voice so you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Even though driving may feel like second nature, your full attention should stay on the road. Make time at home to eat, put on makeup and talk to passengers.
Keep your kids and passengers entertained with available in-vehicle data. While travelling with pets, make sure they are secured in proper pet carriers to avoid distractions
Know where you’re going before you hit the road. With Google built-in you can program your destination into Google Maps to avoid trying to get directions while driving.
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