Performing multiple tasks at the same time yup “Multitasking” has become an essential part of everyday life – unfortunately also for drivers. However, harmless everyday habits can put your own safety and the safety of others in road traffic at risk. Car rental and full-service rental service provider “Avis” has compiled the most common habits of drivers that should not be used while driving.
“Eliminating dangerous everyday driving habits would improve traffic safety and driving culture. According to the latest data, more than half of the population of Latvia believes that the dangers on the roads are caused by the driving culture. It would be valuable for everyone to study their driving style, habits and behavior in different traffic situations,” he said. Head of rental department “Avis” Roberts Kovalevskis.
Getting hot drinks
The cold time of the year is approaching, when you want to warm up with warm tea or coffee more often. Enjoying hot drinks while driving is dangerous – if you brake suddenly, the drink could spill onto your clothes or skin, creating a risk of scalding . Also, holding a cup of drink limits the ability to react quickly and make full-fledged movements with the steering wheel. It will be safer to drink drinks before or after the ride.
Getting food
24% of Latvian residents tend to eat while driving[2]Although eating while driving is not only difficult, but also dangerous. Instead of focusing on the road, the driver tries not to dirty the inside of the car or himself. In addition, holding food in one hand also reduces movement. If a longer trip is planned, it is better to plan stops where you can eat and move around.
Connecting the smartphone to the car while driving
The method of connecting the smartphone to the car depends on its configuration and equipment, but both pairing, turning on the navigation and the music must be selected before starting the journey. Even an “innocent” song change can lead to a dangerous situation on the road, not to mention a long change of circumstances. For older car models, drivers often use an “Aux” cable, which means you need to be careful about connecting your smartphone to the car’s audio system before driving. . On the other hand, modern cars automatically connect to the phone after starting the car. When changing rental cars, for example, the connection must be re-established. There are cars that cannot be connected to smart devices while moving, thus ensuring the safety of the driver.
Participation in online meetings
Even if a hands-free system is used to participate in online meetings, such conversations take the driver’s attention away from the road. From time to time you have to look into the camera, focus on what you and others have to say, maybe even stress. Although this seems like a good way to save time at first, in reality the practice of combining driving with work is dangerous. If a meeting is planned while you are driving, you should stop at the nearest place and continue on the road immediately after the conversation is over.
Turning off the road at a red traffic light
At a red light, drivers try to do a number of actions that seem short and harmless, such as applying makeup, taking a selfie, or answering a text message. Such side actions reduce congestion, slow down traffic and create dangerous conditions.
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Car rental and full-service provider “Avis” has been operating in Latvia for 30 years and is one of the largest market participants, offering both short-term car rental and long-term, as well as car rental services for a wide range of services. different user needs. With more than 11,000 car rental locations worldwide, as well as a variety of car and bus rental and rental solutions, the company’s clients include both legal entities and individuals.
2024-08-23 10:05:27
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