Drivers have to ensure they’re paying attention to what’s going on around their vehicle. When they don’t, they may miss critical situations that they need to react to.
One issue that often creeps up is that drivers think they can multitask, but that’s incredibly dangerous. Distracted driving is something that’s always preventable because drivers can opt to prioritize safety.
3 types of distractions that affect drivers
A driver can succumb to visual distractions that take the eyes off the road, cognitive distractions that take the mind off driving, or manual distractions that take the hands off the steering wheel. Some distractions encompass more than one of those three types of distractions.
Some drivers don’t understand that even things they may feel comfortable doing can still be distractions. These include things like looking at billboards, eating a burger, drinking something or changing the song on the stereo.
Even short distractions are dangerous
Even distractions that are only a few seconds long can have catastrophic consequences. A vehicle can move the length of a regulation football field in only five seconds if it’s going 55 miles per hour.
Victims of distracted driving crashes may need considerable medical care, which can be costly. They may opt to pursue a compensation claim to help cover the financial damages they’re dealing with. Working with someone who understands these cases and the options available is valuable. Contact Quinn Law Firm at 814-833-2222 to set up a consultation to discuss your case with one of our team.
