Stop Texting and Driving

Sep 2, 2016

Would you ever drive with your eyes closed for the length of a football field? How about with your closest loved ones as passengers? You may be surprised to learn that, even if you answered no, you’ve probably already done this since texting while driving for just five seconds, at a speed of 55 MPH is the equivalent. In the hopes of keeping our Destination Nissan customers safe, we’ve created a list of a few ways to keep your eyes on the road and off your phone.

Start off by silencing your phone. If you hear a ring or buzz while on the road, you may be tempted to reach for your phone. Remove that temptation all together from the get go.
Take the next step by putting the phone somewhere that you can’t easily reach. Try the glove box, even lock it if you have to, or in your bag in the back seat.
Use a designated texter when you have someone in the car with you. You won’t have to go off the grid when you’re in the car if you have someone else responding for you.
Finally, if you really have to use your phone, pull over. We would prefer you not use the shoulder of the highway since they can be dangerous, but anything is better than texting and driving!

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“Texting and Driving Statistics – Distracted Driving Drives Up Risk.”Edgarsnyder.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Aug. 2016.