Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/What I Observed On My Road Trip

Drivers who take road trips often do so at their peril because the probability of getting into an accident increases significantly than during day-to-day traveling. The increased chance of accidents during a long drive can be attributed to many factors, including drive unfamilarity with the roadway, confusing road signs, and distraction by something in the environment, which may cause them not to pay attention or have clarity in mind while navigating through traffic-heavy streets. Understanding what causes road trip accidents is the first step to preventing them.

Distracted driving has become the main cause of vehicle collisions during road trips because of the increased dependency on electronic devices to provide directions, talking on cell phones, watching movies on electronic devices, and the long stretches of the road causing drivers to adjust the radio. It has been  statistically proven that the higher the number of passengers, the more likely a driver is to be distracted. 

Only use your cell phone for emergencies; Don't drive when you're feeling fatigued; Don't eat or drink fluids in spillable containers whhile you're driving; Perform all personal grooming while stopped; never attempt to multitask while driving.