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driving tips

Distracted Driving is Unsafe Driving

At AAA, driving safety is at the heart of all that we do. We believe distracted driving is unsafe driving. Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of being involved in a crash.1

One way to prevent driving distractions is to set your smartphone to "Mute" or turn on the "Do Not Disturb" setting. If your phone does not have that feature in the menu, follow these instructions:

For iPhone:

  • Access settings and tap control center.
  • Tap customize controls and add "Do not disturb while driving."
  • Swipe to access the control center.
  • Tap the car button to turn on "Do not disturb while driving."

For Android:

  • Open the Play Store.
  • Download an app that enables "Do not disturb while driving."
  • Follow app instructions as settings may vary.
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impaired driving

Steer Clear of Alcohol and Drugs When Driving

Alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the most significant dangers on our roadways — and driving under the influence of marjuana and medications is becoming more prevalent.  Impaired driving not only endangers drivers and their passengers, but also other vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Drugs and alcohol negatively alter important brain functions you need for driving safely: judgment, motor skills, memory and reaction time. While reductions in impaired driving have been made over the last few decades, much more can be done to reduce alcohol and drug-related crashes, injuries and deaths.

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distracted driving

Driving Requires a Concentrated Effort

Anything that diverts your attention away from the primary task of driving is a distraction.

Drivers who find themselves stranded can reach AAA by calling or texting "HELP" to 1-800-AAA-HELP, submitting a request via the web, or using the AAA mobile app.

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reducing distractions

Top 5 Tips for Reducing Driving Distractions

  1. Plan your trip in advance and program GPS systems, set mirrors and climate controls, etc., before you begin driving.
  2. Familiarize yourself with features of your vehicle's equipment before you hit the road.
  3. Use message-taking functions and return calls when you are stopped at a safe location.
  4. Whenever possible, ask passengers to help you perform activities that may be distracting.
  5. Secure mobile devices and any objects that may move and distract you while driving.
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travel tips

To help you get to your destination safely, AAA urges you to follow these travel tips:

  1. Your safety belt is your vehicle's best safety feature. Buckle up.
  2. Don't drink or use drugs and drive. If you are planning to drink, have a designated driver or ride share service.
  3. Have your vehicle serviced with a pre-trip vehicle inspection. Drivers can find a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility by visiting AAA.com/AAR.
  4. Don't drive distracted. Keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and mind on the task of driving.
  5. Ensure you are well-rested before you get behind the wheel. Take a break every two hours and recruit a passenger to help, if possible. Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as impaired driving.
  6. Obey the speed limit and practice courtesy.

Resources

Distracted Driving

AAA Distracted Driving Brief

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Impaired Driving

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1Average daily claims from annual 2015 data collected by NHTSA. Copyright © 2019 Auto Club Enterprises. All Rights Reserved.

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