5 Things to never do while driving

We were all excited at one point about being behind the wheel however have you ever thought of the certain dangers of driving. It may not even be your fault, it could be the other drivers in your surroundings. To make roads a lot safer for other drivers and pedestrians here are a few factors you should avoid.

Alcohol and drug intake

Any dosage of alcohol or drugs can have an impact on your visual functioning, driving and reaction time. Therefore it’s best to be safe than sorry and stick to the true alcohol and drug intake limit 0.0

Use your phone while driving

Driving requires your full attention and that includes having your eyes on the road. Reading or writing a text message is a distraction no matter what. Speaking on the phone is also a distraction as you tend to pay more attention to the conversation than your driving skills.

Fall asleep

Never drive when tired or drowsy. To prevent drowsiness, switch drivers or stop to rest. Getting sufficient sleep is easy the only way to prevent drowsiness while driving.

Get emotional

There’s no problem in getting emotional, just not while you’re on the road. Never get into your vehicle and start driving while being in an emotional state. Your mind will be focused on the problems and worries instead of being focused on the road. Also when a driver is either upset or angry the individual tends to become a much more aggressive driver. Putting themselves and other drivers in danger.

Multi-task

Although we all multi-task very well, no one should multi-task too much, especially while driving. We’ve all done it, applying make-up or eating on our way to work. Although these tasks are harmless, they divert your attention away from the road.