What should you pay attention to when driving on the road?
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Here are the precautions to take when driving on the road: Do not use your phone while driving: Using a phone while driving reduces the driver's attention. Drivers who use phones are 4 to 5 times more likely to encounter traffic accidents compared to those who do not. The brain's reaction speed when using a phone while driving is even slower than when driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver's response to road conditions is slower than normal. Additionally, making phone calls causes unstable driving, making it difficult to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, which can easily lead to accidents. Do not sit too close to the steering wheel: Many beginners adjust their seats too close to the steering wheel when driving, with their bodies almost touching it. This can cause the whole body to become tense, and the excessive bending of arms and legs greatly affects the flexibility of control. The closer the body is to the wheel, the shorter and narrower the field of vision becomes, compromising driving safety. Do not play car audio too loudly: Excessively loud car audio affects the auditory organs, which, through the nervous system, can alter vision. High-volume music in the car can excite the driver, distract attention, and cause auditory fatigue, irritability, and difficulty in making correct judgments. Due to the lack of concentration, traffic accidents are more likely to occur.
I remember last year during a long drive, road rage almost caused me to rear-end another car. The most important thing when driving is to stay calm—don't rush when the traffic light turns yellow; it's better to wait three minutes than take a risk. When friends in the backseat chat too loudly, it can be distracting, so I always ask them to mute their phones. In rainy weather with poor visibility, extra caution is needed—remember, turning on the rear fog lights is more effective than hazard lights. And never drive while fatigued; once I pushed through for two hours with heavy eyelids and only felt better after a 20-minute nap at a rest stop. Parking illegally on the roadside is even more dangerous than getting a ticket—always use hazard lights even for temporary stops.
