| Today there are many different technologies that | | | | because they disregard the safety of others around |
| compete for our attention when we are in the car: | | | | them by not paying attention to the road. If you see a |
| mp3 players, GPS units, radio stations, and cell phones, | | | | driver showing one or more of the following signs of |
| to name a few. Sometimes it can be difficult to | | | | inattentive driving, stay clear of the driver: |
| concentrate on driving with all these distractions in the | | | | - Drifting into another lane repeatedly. |
| car, especially when combined with stress from school | | | | - Braking suddenly and repeatedly (a sign that the |
| or work and other thoughts weighing on our minds. | | | | driver is not looking at the traffic ahead). |
| Being distracted by other factors can lead to | | | | - The driver is talking on the phone, texting, putting on |
| inattentive driving, which can cause a serious accident. | | | | makeup, or otherwise engaging in activities that distract |
| Inattentive drivers are one of the greatest dangers on | | | | him or her from driving. |
| the road, because they usually don't even realize how | | | | - Pedestrians and bicyclists should watch for cars that |
| their driving behavior is affecting others. | | | | don't slow down while they are crossing the street. |
| How Inattentive Drivers Cause Harm | | | | The driver may not be paying attention. |
| Crashes caused by inattentive drivers can be | | | | - Bicyclists should watch for cars drifting close to the |
| especially severe because they may not realize that | | | | bike lane or side of the road. This is a sign that the |
| they are about to crash and may not react in time to | | | | driver may suddenly turn right in front of them without |
| minimize the impact. They can also cause other drivers | | | | warning. Inattentive drivers can be just as dangerous |
| discomfort and distract them from their own driving by | | | | as reckless or overly aggressive drivers. To avoid |
| weaving around the road, braking frequently, not using | | | | distracted driving, always put your driving first and |
| blinkers appropriately, and not looking for other cars in | | | | foremost when behind the wheel and avoid |
| their blind spots. Bicyclists and pedestrians are at | | | | multitasking in the car. |
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