Any regular listeners to Z107.7 have heard our “put down your cell phone” PSA, warning of the dangers of distracted driving. But some drivers still don’t understand how dangerous it can be. According to Sheriff’s reports, a unidentified male driver was traveling on Buena Vista Dr. in Yucca Valley late Wednesday morning (July 7) when he dropped his phone on the passenger floor. While reaching to retrieve it, he veered right and crashed into a fence near Scarvan Road. This incident ended with no reported injuries, but had the potential to be much worse. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that an average of 3,000 people are killed each year in accidents caused by distracted driving. Ernest Figueroa has tips on how to avoid distracted driving…
To avoid distractions, drivers should not multitask while driving. Whether it’s adjusting your mirrors, picking the music, eating, or making a phone call, do it before or after your trip, not during. Passengers can also help by speaking up if they are in a car with a distracted driver, ask them to focus on driving while you assist with navigation or other tasks. Remember, it is illegal in California to drive while holding a phone in your hand. If you must talk on the phone while driving, Investing in legal hands-free devices for you cell phone could potentially save your life or the lives of others. More information on the dangers of distracted driving can be found at the link below.
https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/distracted_driving/index.html
