{"id":9118,"date":"2022-09-06T11:54:30","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T11:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/mbscottsdale\/?p=9118"},"modified":"2023-10-19T05:19:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T05:19:05","slug":"texting-while-driving-dangers-of-distracted-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/texting-while-driving-dangers-of-distracted-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Texting while Driving? Dangers of Distracted Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distracted Driving: A Brief Intro for Drivers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>How important is a message? It may be but are they worth dying for? If you text &amp; drive at the same time, your chances of having a severe crash go up. The research found that cell phone users are four to five times more likely to get into an accident. The popularity of wireless devices &amp; using cell phones while driving results in injury &amp; life loss. Continue reading the blog post by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ<\/a>, to learn about the hazards of distracted driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/new-mercedes-benz-scottsdale-az\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/contact-mercedes-benz-of-scottsdale-in-scottsdale-az\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/what-is-inattentive-driving-monitor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Inattentive Driving Monitor?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Distracting driving is what takes your attention away from driving. There are three types of distraction:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visual- Taking your eyes off the road&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cognitive- Taking your mind off driving.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual- Taking your hands off the wheel.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Texting &amp; driving is hazardous. Looking at or reading a text will divert you. In a study, the number of time drivers spent with their eyes off the road increased by up to 400% when receiving or sending messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2022\/09\/19051851\/Teen-Driver-B_b.jpg\" alt=\"Teen driver\" class=\"wp-image-10560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2022\/09\/19051851\/Teen-Driver-B_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2022\/09\/19051851\/Teen-Driver-B_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can be Safe&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To be safe, put your phone away from your sight. Keep it silent so that it cant distract you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you urgently need to call or text someone, park your car off the road before doing it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to keep your eyes on the road.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t multitask while driving, eating, reading, or calling.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread the awareness to promote safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the USA, over 3000 people were killed &amp; about 430000 were injured because of distracted driving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>&nbsp;You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/2022-mercedes-benz-c-class-key-features\/\">Key Features: What Makes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Special?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distraction Can Be Avoided&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A comprehensive GDL or graduate driver&#8217;s license system includes a few aspects. One of them addresses distracted driving.&nbsp;In 2022, the USA transportation department released the National Roadway Safety Strategy. A few parts of this cover the technology that detect distracted driving.&nbsp;In some cities in the USA, driving laws impose penalties for texting behind the wheel. The cost can go as high as $1000.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;You can visit our inventory if you want to buy a new vehicle that will make your long drive enjoyable. If you have any further queries, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/contact-mercedes-benz-of-scottsdale-in-scottsdale-az\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Distracted Driving: A Brief Intro for Drivers How important is a message? It may be but are they worth dying for? If you text &amp; drive at the same time, your chances of having a severe crash go up. 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