Posts tagged: distracted driving | MyImprov https://www.myimprov.com/tag/distracted-driving/ Defensive Driving Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:49:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.myimprov.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-cts-smile.png Posts tagged: distracted driving | MyImprov https://www.myimprov.com/tag/distracted-driving/ 32 32 210546214 Get AAA Roadside Assistance Now, Call for Triple A Towing https://www.myimprov.com/get-aaa-roadside-assistance-now/ https://www.myimprov.com/get-aaa-roadside-assistance-now/#respond Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:26:12 +0000 https://www.myimprov.com/?p=44755 It is a fact that vehicles break down or other incidents may happen on the road causing your journey to come to a halt.…

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It is a fact that vehicles break down or other incidents may happen on the road causing your journey to come to a halt. If these events happen, remember to use one of the lessons learned from CA traffic school online, and use your AAA card. Fortunately, with AAA member services, you can be back on the road in no time. Here is why you should consider Triple AAA insurance for your roadside assistance needs.

24/7 Customer Service

AAA customer service is available around the clock to take care of your needs when on the road. Moreover, the company has fast response units; able to come to your rescue within a short time upon making a distress call. You are assured of assistance whenever you need it.

Get Assistance Wherever You Are

Triple A auto insurance has branches spread out across the country. If you have been wondering, ‘Is there a triple A near me? Then worry no more. You can access the roadside service wherever you are across the USA and Canada in no time. Enjoy peace of mind on the road knowing that someone has got your back covered.

In addition, you can use the Triple A service even if you are carpooling with a friend or family member. The triple A membership provides the benefits to members and not a given vehicle. It means that if you are with someone who has car problems; you can help them get roadside assistance with your card.

Towing assistance

Triple A towing offers to tow your vehicle when it is immobilized due to a mechanical, electrical failure or due to an accident. The vehicle is towed to the nearest garage for fixing. This saves you from spending lots of time on the road trying to fix a problem or waiting for a service center technician to fix your car. The service also guarantees your safety, which comes in extra handy if your vehicle breaks down near an unsafe location, woods or in foul weather. Triple A prioritizes calls made by people in dangerous and unsafe places to get them out of danger as soon as possible.

Prompt Service

All members should always have the AAA phone number with them when they are on the road. This enables them to call AAA swiftly when they run into problems on the road. There is always someone on the other side waiting to respond to their needs or answer their questions.

Enjoy Great Discounts with Your Card

In addition to roadside assistance, you can use your Triple A card to get discounts at selected retail centers, movie shops and gas stations among other areas. You can locate these AAA preferred partners by connecting to the AAA mobile app. You will just click to find a hotel near me or other service provider and you will get directions to the nearest service provider.

Keep Your Card with You Always

If you are asking, ‘Can I use AAA without my card?’ You cannot use the service without the card. However, if you have a friend traveling who has a card with him, he or she can ask for assistance using his or her number. Fortunately, you do not have to carry a physical card. There is a Triple A digital card that you can carry with your AAA app. It is easy to use and very convenient.
Consider enrolling for Triple A service as soon as you leave the traffic school. It will save you from wondering, ‘Is there road assistance near me?’ as you will get quality roadside assistance service wherever you are. As a member, you only need your card and Triple A phone number: 800-AAA-HELP (800-222-4357) and your road problems are sorted.

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Top 5 Rules of Defensive Driving TX https://www.myimprov.com/top-5-rules-defensive-driving-tx/ https://www.myimprov.com/top-5-rules-defensive-driving-tx/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:42:04 +0000 https://www.myimprov.com/?p=40140 Whether you’re taking a defensive driving course online or in person, there are various rules, regulations and laws that you’ll be filled in on. For some, this will be nothing…

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Whether you’re taking a defensive driving course online or in person, there are various rules, regulations and laws that you’ll be filled in on. For some, this will be nothing more than a review of what you learned in your driver’s training program when you were working toward earning your driver’s license. But for others, for one reason or another, what is gleaned may be additional information that otherwise may not have been known. A driving safety course is beneficial for a lot of reasons.

For starters, it can help convey to your insurance company that you’re serious about your driving and help to lower your annual premiums. Successful completion can also prevent traffic citations from going on your driving record. Whatever the reason for your driving course attendance, one of the biggest things you’ll learn is how to drive safe while on the road. On that note, we present the top rules of defensive driving:

The Top Rules of Defensive Driving

1. Avoid Distracted Driving

Though many states have laws against texting while driving, it still happens. And this, combined with eating, talking on the phone, checking e-mail and more, can all take its toll on safe driving. Avoiding any sort of distraction while you’re driving is key to safely operating your vehicle. The same goes for driving impaired – just don’t do it. Not only is it illegal, but it could cause serious harm – or even death – to you or someone else.

2. Use Your Turn Signals

Turn signals are a standard feature on your vehicle for a reason – they help other drivers that you share the road with know of your driving intentions, whether it’s a turn or changing lanes. Speaking of the latter, though many vehicles now come with lane change assist features, you should still always manually check your blind spots before moving over. Technology helps make driving safer, but try to think of it more as a complementary feature than a full-blown safety solution.


3. Use Extra Caution Around Intersections

Intersections are parts of the road where accidents are more likely to occur. They typically occur when people run red lights or turn when they’re not supposed to. Always use extra caution around intersections. A good tip is to check both ways when your light turns green to make sure that nobody is blowing a red light, and everyone is stopped.


4. Focus on the Big Picture

While it can be common for drivers to only focus on the vehicle directly in front of them, we encourage you to look more at the big picture on the road. Try to keep your vision horizontal and see the road ahead of you – not just the car that’s right ahead of you. Doing so will keep you better alert to any hazards that have the potential to cause a traffic accident. On that note, always make sure you’re following at a safe distance to give yourself enough time to stop.


5. Use Common Sense

Finally, don’t underestimate the role that common sense plays when it comes to safe driving. For instance, if you see a vehicle driving erratically, make sure that you distance yourself from it. The same goes for if someone is driving aggressively – stay away from that vehicle and don’t make eye contact with the driver. Just being aware of the conditions and other drivers on the road can go a long way toward good, safe driving. Another common-sense tip: wear your seat belt! Though a legal requirement, you’d be surprised just how many people don’t do it. Simply put, seat belts save lives.

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Top 10 Defensive Drivers in The World https://www.myimprov.com/top-10-defensive-drivers-world/ https://www.myimprov.com/top-10-defensive-drivers-world/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:28:56 +0000 https://www.myimprov.com/?p=38903 The (arguably) top ten defensive drivers are listed in order of most defensive in this highly not-so-factual blog.

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Do you ever think while driving that you are truly one of the best defensive drivers in the world? You feel invincible because nobody has ever crashed into you… due to your impeccable ninja driving skills that manage to help you dodge all the bad drivers on the road… and you have even managed to never get a ticket by avoiding the police and speeding under the radar. You are truly one of the top defensive drivers in your hood, a master of driving! However, the below drivers may have you beat ?

1. Mad Max


I know what you’re thinking: Nobody from Mad Max can possibly be considered a great defensive driver. Think again! Have you seen all the armor on the Mad Max vehicles?! There is absolutely no possibility that another vehicle can get through that armor and damage their vehicle or hurt them!

2. Driving Miss Daisy


For those that are not familiar with the movie, an elderly woman, Miss Daisy, wanted to keep her independence, but ended up crashing her car. After she does this, her son arranges for her to have a chauffeur. Want to know the best way that you can be a safe, defensive driver? Don’t even drive at all! Have somebody else drive you around. You will never crash into anybody or get any tickets. Plus, you can have all the margaritas you want and still make it home safe!

3. Trojan Warrior


Back in the heyday of the Trojans, they galloped around in some pretty fancy chariots. Of course, these defensive drivers had their swords and shields to use for defensive purposes to protect themselves and their chariots. How could they not be safe drivers with all their armor?

4. An Individual with a Pillow Filled Car


Have you ever driven in a car that is filled to the brim with pillows? Of course not! Most people haven’t, but that one random individual that does travel in pillow heaven would have the benefit of being super safe with all that extra padding. It’s like driving on a cloud. Every hump and bump on the road is A-Okay because he does not feel a thing! Yay for money saved because it should keep the “bodily injury” costs down… hopefully!

5. A Driver on Carmageddon


The best Carmageddon drivers were witnessed in the original, when everyone was driving cars like yours and you had to kill them. Everyone was out for blood. Of course, some might argue that better defensive drivers are in the second version… because it is safer to drive when there are absolutely no other drivers/or when only zombies on the roadway. If nobody else is around, nobody can hit you. As a bonus, you can drive as crazy as you want and there’s nobody else around to get in your way!

6. Power Rangers


Anybody that grew up in the 90’s knows that the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers vehicles were pretty awesome and when they joined together, they formed the super-powerful Megazord. No villains or other vehicles, none the less, would possibly mess with the Megazord, if they came across it on the road.

7. Demolition Derby Driver


I know, I know, the whole point in a demolition derby is crashing and completing demolishing other vehicles, so this one is a shocker. However, within those cars, the driver has special racing straps/seatbelts, that keep them firmly in their seat. In addition, typically, there are alterations to the car to keep the driver safe. Plus, they must be skilled drivers to win!

8. Michelin Man


The Michelin Man would be the safest of safe drivers. He is just made of tires, fluff, and air, so any bumps on the road wouldn’t hurt a bit. He has been representing Michelin tires since 1894, so he should know a thing or two about cars and driving!

9. Bumper Car Driver


While bumper cars can get a tad bit bumpy, these drivers could not be any safer! Firstly, they never leave the amusement park. Careening down the path at a whopping top speed of 2 mph, they are far from fast and furious! Plus, they can only drive in one direction… in counter-clockwise circles… within a 50 ft. x 50 ft. pen! Most of the fellow drivers are children that are out to get their siblings or friends. Even if the driver comes across a child that happened to develop a personal vendetta against them upon first glance, they have that lovely bumper buffer to absorb the blows of their tiny attack. Plus, there is always a competent ride attendant present to chaperone all the hustle and bustle of the two-minute ride. Bump away!

10. Someone who hasn’t bathed in over 3 months


The smellier, the better to keep other cars away! They just need to roll the window down and let their au natural Eau de Parfum do the talking. Just like the Grinch, nobody would want to touch him or his car with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole!

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Were Car Radios Ever Illegal? Should They Be? https://www.myimprov.com/were-car-radios-ever-illegal-should-they-be/ https://www.myimprov.com/were-car-radios-ever-illegal-should-they-be/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:51:44 +0000 https://www.myimprov.com/?p=38374 These days, we can’t imagine driving even to the corner store without listening to either a channel on the AM/FM signal that comes through our car’s antenna or the bevy…

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These days, we can’t imagine driving even to the corner store without listening to either a channel on the AM/FM signal that comes through our car’s antenna or the bevy of satellite radio channels that are available.

But car radios weren’t always such a luxury. In fact, when car radios first hit the scene in the 1920s, they weren’t only expensive, but they were somewhat of an inconvenience. Yes, the first car radios appeared in Chevrolet cars – and they were so big that they barely even fit into the car when you accounted for the size of their speakers, antennas and batteries.

My how things have changed.

Despite their initial awkwardness, radio technology advanced over the next decade to where they became smaller and more easily integrated into vehicles for drive-time entertainment. Around the time radios became more widely accepted, however, they were also met with some ire. In fact, many legislators believed that car radios caused a distraction – so much so that legislation was introduced in many states to fine drivers listening to car radios.

Government gets involved.

Specifically, in Minnesota and Missouri, legislation was introduced to completely ban car radios. Other states like New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Illinois introduced legislation that would fine drivers found to be operating while listening to their car radios. None of the legislation ever became law – but it wasn’t for the lack of vocal support for such bills.

Much like how texting and driving and cell phone use is associated with an uptick in auto accidents, many at the time believed that car radios led to more accidents on the road. Those in support of car radios argued the opposite, and that listening to car radios kept drivers more engaged on the road. Those in support of car radios were eventually found to be correct in their belief, as no formal study ever connected listening to the radio in a car with an increase in auto accidents.

Should Car Radios be Banned?

There was no scientific data to suggest that car radios led to more auto accidents back in the 1930s when the issue was being seriously debated – and there’s no evidence to suggest that things have changed in the present day.

Yes, drivers aren’t without distractions these days – perhaps more now than ever when you take smart phones into consideration. But the car radio doesn’t just serve as an entertainment medium while drivers are commuting from Point A to Point B, it also serves a much larger purpose:

Informational

Radio helps drivers learn of accidents and weather conditions while they’re on the road, helping them to better navigate routes and plan. Drivers can also catch up on the latest local, national and world headlines as they commute.

Employment

The car radio has also led to a whole new entertainment industry. Radio stations these days are big business, and it is largely those that listen while they’re in the car that drive ratings, advertising dollars and success for said stations.

Entertainment

Just because it’s worth mentioning again, radio also helps entertain drivers while they’re on the go. In their cars, they can listen to the baseball game, their favorite pop, rock or country stations, or their favorite news station. With the variety of radio stations available today – not to mention the options that satellite radio also provides – it’s hard for drivers to not be entertained while they’re on the go.

Let’s Keep ’Em Legal!
We take car radios for granted today, but they were once nearly outlawed in some states. Yes, they can be a distraction – but so can just about anything in the car if not treated responsibly. For more information on minimizing distraction while you’re behind the wheel, contact our defensive driving course today.

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TOP 3 DRIVING TEST FAILS https://www.myimprov.com/top-3-driving-test-fails/ https://www.myimprov.com/top-3-driving-test-fails/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:02:23 +0000 https://www.myimprov.com/?p=37974 You hold your breath as you carefully turn on your blinker to make a right turn onto a four-lane road. Your passenger helpfully advises, “Get into the left lane,” and you do. And that’s why you…

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You hold your breath as you carefully turn on your blinker to make a right turn onto a four-lane road. Your passenger helpfully advises, “Get into the left lane,” and you do. And that’s why you flunk your driving test — you should’ve gotten into the right lane, then signaled, looked over your shoulder and changed lanes. Darn it!

If you were unsuccessful on the first try at your driving test, it probably made you feel like a big old loser. After all the buildup, having to retake an online driver’s ed course or going to work and telling people you failed felt like wearing a “dunce” cap and sitting on a stool in the corner.

You’re not alone, if you’re one of the many people who didn’t pass right away. In the ‘90s, the state of California actually made its driving test easier because so many people — 64 percent! — were flunking on the first try. But anyone who’s failed their driving test for making a simple error can’t hold a candle to some people who have failed their tests in spectacularly bad fashion. Here are the TOP 3 offenders:

Sink or swim

River Car

One lady in England reportedly showed up to take her test — for the fifth time — and drove straight into a river. Luckily for her, her swimming skills got her back to shore. The instructor wasn’t so lucky, however. He climbed on the roof of the car and yelled for help.
You can read the full story< a href="https://www.1stdrive.com/funny-driving-lesson-stories/">here.
Take it to the bank

Bank Car

In another widely reported case of flat-out nutty driving tests, a woman failed because within 10 seconds of getting behind the wheel, she drove into a bank and flipped her car on its roof.

For Full Story, CLICK HERE

If at first…

For some reason, many of the craziest driving tests tend to pop up in England — driving on the wrong side of the road, maybe?

In one widely publicized case, a 42-year-old man reportedly failed his driving test 36 times. But, good news, the 37th time was the charm!

Another 30-year-old man still hadn’t passed after 86 tries…

And another English lady was said to have failed her driving theory test some 110 times

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Why is it so hard for some people?

The requirement of a test to get a driver’s license exists in some form throughout the world, and road tests are designed to test a driver’s ability under normal conditions. In the United States, one of the reasons that passing driving tests can prove difficult is that they can vary by state.

Just before the turn of the 20th century, New York City and Chicago became the first places to require passing a test before being allowed to drive a vehicle. In 1903, Missouri and Massachusetts became the first states to require that drivers have licenses, but Missouri didn’t require a test!

Your mileage may vary

Since then, there’s never been a standardized driving test in the United States, and driving requirements vary. In South Dakota, you must be 14 years and 3 months old to get a restricted license. In New Jersey, the age is 17. Drivers younger than 18 typically are required to take some type of driver education course before testing for a license. In New York, that restriction also applies to adults driving for the first time.

Driving can be tough

With all the varying restrictions, it’s no surprise that some would-be drivers won’t pass their test on the first go — or maybe even the 10th. But as with many activities in life, practice makes perfect.
For drivers who have received a moving traffic violation or wish to earn a discount on car insurance, defensive driving courses or traffic schools can be the solution. If you’ve gotten a traffic ticket, traffic court in your county may let you go to traffic school to have the ticket dismissed with no points added to your record. If you voluntarily enroll in traffic school, you may even earn a safe driver discount from your car insurance company.

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Lyndhurst, Ohio, Boosts States Distracted Driving Law https://www.myimprov.com/lyndhurst-ohio-distracted-driving-law/ https://www.myimprov.com/lyndhurst-ohio-distracted-driving-law/#respond Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:11 +0000 http://www.myimprov.com/?p=10297 If you dare text while drive in Lyndhurst, Ohio, know this: Police will pull you over and write you a citation if they see…

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distracted drivingIf you dare text while drive in Lyndhurst, Ohio, know this: Police will pull you over and write you a citation if they see you do it. That’s because although Ohio has an existing law which makes texting while driving a secondary offense (which means police must find some other reason for pulling you over before writing you a citation for texting while driving) Lyndhurst lawmakers have decided texting while driving is worth a little extra enforcement and so they have made it a primary offense–meaning if cops see you do it they can just pull you over for it. No need to find some other reason to pull you over.

Oh, and let’s not forget, that while state law considers texting while driving a misdemeanor with a possible fine of up to $150, Lyndhurst makes it a fourth-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a possible $250 fine. That’s a heckuva lot more serious offense than the state provides for and might actually make drivers think first before getting behind the wheel with a handheld device.

My Improv is an online Ohio defensive driving school but there is nothing funny about driving distracted. Studies have shown that distracted driving is at least as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol and causes more fatalities each year. Not only that, but incidents of distracted driving have been rising consistently for the past few years and the trend shows they are continuing that upward tick this year.

But perhaps not in Lyndhurst, Ohio.

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Distracted Driving To The Extreme In California https://www.myimprov.com/distracted-driving-to-the-extreme-in-california/ https://www.myimprov.com/distracted-driving-to-the-extreme-in-california/#respond Sat, 11 May 2013 01:37:01 +0000 http://www.myimprov.com/?p=10195 In case you missed this story, a California woman was driving down the highway when she felt something slither past her legs. Looking down, she saw it was ringed snake,…

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Distracted DrivingIn case you missed this story, a California woman was driving down the highway when she felt something slither past her legs. Looking down, she saw it was ringed snake, and although her initial reaction was to jump out the window, she navigated through the traffic on the busy highway and pulled over to the side of the road safely where she exited the vehicle and quickly called police.

In case you were wondering, our traffic school online California does not actually cover what you should do in case a snake crawls between your legs while you are driving, but we do help you prepare for just about every other situation.

In fact, we are fairly certain there isn’t a driving course anywhere that covers what to do in case of ‘snake attack’ while driving, so the market is currently open for one. What do cover is how to avoid distractions of the more common variety: cells phones, kids in the backseat; and how to respond correctly to driver safety laws and regulations in your state.

There is no way to prepare yourself for every eventuality, but a little preparedness can go a long, long way when it comes to driver safety. Even when dealing with king snakes in the front seat.

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Few Distracted Driving Citations Handed Out https://www.myimprov.com/few-distracted-driving-citations-handed-out/ https://www.myimprov.com/few-distracted-driving-citations-handed-out/#respond Thu, 09 May 2013 19:10:55 +0000 http://www.myimprov.com/?p=10190 A new nationwide report conducted by USA Today shows that although 39 states plus the District of Columbia currently have laws on the books making some form of distracted driving…

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Distracted DrivingA new nationwide report conducted by USA Today shows that although 39 states plus the District of Columbia currently have laws on the books making some form of distracted driving (such as talking or texting on a cell phone or an outright ban on the use of any handheld device) not many citations are being handed out to drivers.

This seems to fly in the face of logic. After all, public safety experts are unanimous in their claims that distracted driving is now the leading cause of fatal vehicle collisions in the United States. They also seem united in their belief that the rates of distracted driving are increasing. This information has been the driving force behind legislative attempts to mitigate the risks caused by distracted driving by passing laws which are intended to limit a driver’s ability to engage in behavior which could increase the risk of them having a collision.

According to the recent survey, state police agencies report handing out an average of one or two distracted driving citations per day. When you consider the millions of drivers on the roads each and every day, one or two citations hardly seems worth the effort.

Our comedy defensive driving course likes to poke fun at the things which all drivers can relate to. Like the driver who refuses to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. But distracted driving is no laughing matter. With all the legislation currently on the books meant to keep all drivers safe from the risks of distracted driving clearly lawmakers are convinced distracted driving is a very real threat.

When police start handing out more citations based on the laws on the books, perhaps the steadily increasing trend of distracted driving crashes will finally reverse itself.

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Distracted Driving Now A ‘Primary Offense’ In Maryland https://www.myimprov.com/distracted-driving-primary-offense-in-maryland/ https://www.myimprov.com/distracted-driving-primary-offense-in-maryland/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:26:11 +0000 http://www.myimprov.com/?p=9653 Maryland has had a distracted driving ban on the books for quite some time. It prevented drivers from using handheld devices to make calls…

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Distracted DrivingMaryland has had a distracted driving ban on the books for quite some time. It prevented drivers from using handheld devices to make calls while they were behind the wheel. Of course it was only a secondary offense, which meant that even if a police officer saw a driver doing it they were not permitted, by law, to stop them for it. They had to find a different reason to pull them over first.

This week Maryland legislators gave the law teeth by introducing legislation intended to upgrade it to a primary offense. That means that talking on a cell phone while you are driving can get you a citation as fast as speeding through a school zone. Of course, talking on a cell phone while you are stopped at a traffic light is still perfectly legal.

The bill will need to be approved by both houses and be signed by the governor before becoming law, so there is still time to adjust your driving habits before you run afoul of any changes in the law. And avoiding distractions while driving is a good idea regardless of what the law demands.

The first offense would be punishable by up to a $75 fine. A second offense could bring a ticket of up to $125, and a third could result in a $175 fine.

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Valentine’s Day Crash Caused By ‘Love’ https://www.myimprov.com/valentines-day-crash-caused-by-love/ https://www.myimprov.com/valentines-day-crash-caused-by-love/#respond Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:58:27 +0000 http://www.myimprov.com/?p=9228 Police in Daytona Beach are reminding drivers that any distraction is too much when they are behind the wheel. That’s the lesson learned by a woman who drove her car…

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online defensive drivingPolice in Daytona Beach are reminding drivers that any distraction is too much when they are behind the wheel. That’s the lesson learned by a woman who drove her car into a house after what reporters are calling ‘amorous’ play with her boyfriend while she was driving.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was treated and released at a local hospital. Her boy friend was uninjured in the crash, but the house was nearly completely destroyed. The driver crashed through two rooms and a plate glass window before coming to a stop inside the house. The house had been vacant for the last several weeks, so fortunately there was nobody inside when the distracted driver made an unexpected entry.

Although the story might make you chuckle someone could have been seriously injured or killed if circumstances were just slightly altered. The police certainly weren’t laughing. They arrested the driver on a charge of careless driving once she was released from the local hospital. She will now be paying fines, fees, have points added to her Florida driver’s license and be held responsible for damages to the house she drive through.

According to the National Highway Traffic safety Administration the number of vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving has eclipsed the number of vehicle collisions caused by drunk driving and continues to climb. The NHTSA says that the majority of distracted driving crashes are being caused by drivers using handheld devices to talk, text or email their friends and family, but not all. Obviously at least a few of these distracted driving crashes are caused when the driver stops paying attention to the road ahead and allows themselves to become distracted by something else.

In this case even love can be the wrong thing when you are behind the wheel of an automobile.

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