Distractions for learner drivers

 

You have just got your driving license and you are out on the road and suddenly see the commercial for a major movie. You take your mobile and call your friend making plans for watching the movie later on and you continue chatting happily without realizing what’s happening around you and just then you crash into a car. All this took place within seconds.This is a common story of car crashes on the road.

It is important to concentrate on what you are doing whilst on the road as you need only a simple distraction to get involved in an accident. Today, learner drivers are even more distracted with a number of things on the British roads.
There are 5 main distractions that you can encounter as a new driver:

  1. Mobiles- whilst driving it can be very dangerous using your phone and it also increases the risks of accidents. Texting is even worse when driving. The best thing to do if you cannot switch off your mobile phone during driving is to pull over and use it or ignore it until you get to your destination.
  2. Mirror adjustment – though it may not look like a big deal, adjusting your mirrors while driving can lead to an accident. Make sure that you get everything right before starting off the car. The same goes for radios, CDs and windows.
  3. Passengers – having a number of passengers can lead to an accident for driver learners and it has been shown in Australian studies that young male drivers with 2 or more passengers with them increase the risks of accidents. Make sure that you do not carry too many people with you then or have an older family member travel with you if necessary.
  4. Eating – it is a common thing to go to a drive through of a fast food place to get a meal, but wait until you are safely at home or at your destination to eat at your ease. It only takes a moment of inattention to crash.
  5. Outside distractions – obviously one of the biggest distractions for drivers is what is happening outside of the vehicle: pedestrians, billboards, shops, you name it. Make sure that you concentrate on the road and try to avoid distractions as much as possible.

It is important that you purchase learner driver insurance as there are a number of distractions that can lead to an accident and one of the best ways to prevent them is to get the right information from your driving instructor and strategies to overcome them.