JMD Insurance Agency

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a reminder that we all need to do what we can to drive as safely as possible. These tips can help increase your awareness on the road and avoid accidents related to distracted driving.

🚗 Make a passenger your co-pilot. Let them handle texts, directions, or any other important task so you can keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

🚗 Avoid multitasking. Eating, putting on makeup, or digging around in a bag can pull your attention from driving. Plan a quick stop if you have a task you must complete.

🚗 Guard your attention. If your mind starts to wander as you drive, pull over and do a quick reset by taking a few deep breaths and refocus on the road.

🚗Pull over to assist children. If you’re driving alone with children and they need attention, it’s best practice to pull into a safe spot rather than turn around or take your eyes off the road.

While these tips can help improve your safety while you’re on the road, it’s impossible to avoid accidents outright. That’s where we come in. Give us a call today, and we can help you find the right auto coverage to help protect you in the event of an accident.