Latest Driving & DMV Information Aug 2022, page 2

Driving these days is a lot more complicated than it used to be because there are way too many things competing for our attention and we have the means to respond to them whenever we want. The things we have to deal with at work and our busy lives are the two reasons we can’t seem to let go of our phones even when we’re behind the wheels. Any activity that takes our eyes from the road is a danger to our safety and other drivers. While numerous distractions can cause us to lose focus when driv... Read More

Whenever you hear about distracted driving, cell phone usage is one of the first things that come to mind. While it is, in fact, a significant part of the equation, there are several other distractions drivers encounter that cause them to lose focus. We must truly understand the problem’s four major causes to devise meaningful solutions that effectively prevent driving distractions. They include visual distractions, manual distractions, auditory distractions, and cognitive distractions. The I... Read More

Road rage is best described as the sudden display of anger by drivers due to the actions of other motorists. While the outbursts occasionally displayed by drivers aren’t always unfounded, they can lead to serious road mishaps. Often, road rage is carried out in a retaliatory fashion; for instance, a driver who feels they have been slighted lets their anger get the best of them and goes on to pay the supposed offender in kind. While most road rage incidents only involve yelling expletives and ... Read More

Aggressive driving is engaging in erratic driving behavior that compromises the safety of other drivers. Challenging road conditions are often the reason impatient drivers become frustrated. Combined with such stressful road conditions, they resort to unsafe and aggressive driving behaviors when they feel even the tiniest bit slighted. There are different forms of aggressive driving, with examples ranging from loud honking, yelling profanities and threats, making offensive hand gestures throw... Read More

Texting while driving facts Texting and driving is essentially the practice of reading, composing, and sending messages using a mobile device while operating a moving vehicle. Road safety institutes and analysts have continued to press on the importance of keeping all mobile devices away from reach while behind the wheels due to the safety risk they pose. We’ll be discussing some vital texting and driving facts. We’ll also bring to your notice some relevant statistics to better understand one... Read More