Everyone knows that texting while driving is dangerous, and a new survey just released by AT&T in conjunction with a professor at the University Of Connecticut, School Of Medicine, explains the reasons why people still text even though they know they should not.

The survey revealed that almost a third of drivers continued to text while driving simply out of habit, nearly half as they wanted to keep in touch with friends, work or family and just below a third as they did not want to miss anything important.

As far as their feelings are concerned, nearly two out of 10 drivers admitted to feeling anxious if they did not reply immediately. What is concerning is that over 25 percent think that texting has no affect on their driving ability.

The survey was launched to coincide with the wider availability of the AT&T mobile phone app which turns off the incoming text noise when the driver is travelling at more than 15 miles an hour and instead sends a message to the sender that the recipient is busy.

If you have been injured as a result of an accident involving a driver who was texting while driving, give our offices a call immediately. We have the expertise and experience to get you the compensation you need. Contact us at  (801) 990-0500 or contact us online today for a free consultation.

Everyone knows that a driver who pays close attention to the road is in the best position to react to unforeseen road conditions.  In today’s modern world there are an ever increasing number of potential distractions, all vying for the attention of the driver.  It is no wonder, then, that Sandy is seeing an increasing number of auto accidents related to distracted driving.  But, while many people are familiar with distractions such as texting while driving, and even eating while driving, there are additional distractions which Sandy residents should also avoid.

Talking on a cell phone headset

Generally people believe that talking on a cell phone while driving can be distracting, only because of the fact that the cell phone must be held to the ear, causing the driver to take one hand off of the wheel.  But, in fact driving while talking on a cell phone headset is also distracting.  Researchers have found that the very act of holding a conversation while driving, even though both hands may be on the wheel, can cause the driver to become unaware of emerging road conditions.  For this reason it is recommended that Sandy drivers do not talk on the phone at all while driving.

Dogs

Many drivers in Sandy like to take their dogs along on road trips both short and long.  And while having your dog in the car may not itself be a distraction, if the dog is allowed to roam the car freely this can present a dangerous situation.  Recent studies have found that significant numbers of drivers like to pet their dogs, feed their dogs, and even allow their dogs to rest on their laps, while driving.  These kinds of practices are blatantly distracting and hence dangerous.  Instead allowing your dog to roam freely in the car, it is a much better idea to properly restrain the dog while you are driving.

GPS

Another significant source of distraction for modern drivers is the use of GPS technology.  Though the technology is certainly helpful for drivers looking to find their way around Sandy, it is best to use the technology to map your course to your desired location before begin to drive, as opposed to using it to find your way as you drive.  If you find that you do have to use GPS as you drive, it is far better to use the vocal turn-by-turned direction system as opposed to having to look down at the device.

If you have been injured in an accident with a distracted driver, you can contact us at (801) 990-0500  or contact us online today for a free consultation.