There
are numerous physical conditions of a driver that can contribute
to unsafe driving – your responsibility is to prevent
or compensate for them until you become a safe driver.
Modern cars are comfortable and entertaining; air conditioning
creates a cocoon-like relaxing atmosphere, there are radios
and CD players and GPS devices and even TVs to entertain,
cruise control limits your need to monitor your speed, there
is the temptation to talk on your cell phone, etc. They
may make driving more pleasant, but they also tend to let
your attention wander away from your driving task. Never
sacrifice your safety for a momentary diversion –
if you can’t multitask then DON’T multitask..Also,
most of us have a busy life-style and often do not get enough
sleep. This is particularly true for young people. Studies
have shown they require more sleep than older adults, and
that they actually get less sleep than older adults. Before
you get on the road for a longer trip be sure you get plenty
of rest the night before you leave.
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