Effects Of Distraction On Driving
How distraction will affect driving?
Name
Bob, Roadwise Driving School
2014/08/07
In the modern age, driving is an internationally shared tool; a privilege of which is consistently abused by those who ignore the safety of others. A driver is only as safe as his peers allow which is why there are innumerable signs, laws and regulations in place. Across the nation, drivers are causing danger to themselves and those around him by distracted himself. By distractions, it is important to note that almost anything can be a distraction, but the ones that are constantly abused by the majority include cellphones, GPSs, food or drink, and even friends or family members in the car. When distracted, drivers are more likely to make mistakes or react too slowly. This is because the driver’s attention is away from the task of driving and increases the risk of collision. Drivers are fined up to $500 under Ontario’s new distracted driving law. If you have been convicted of careless drivers, you will get six demerit points and can be fined up to $2000 and even sentenced to up to six months in jail. In some cases, your license will be suspended up to two years. Careless driving is a very serious offence. …show more content…
On the way to school, I receive drives from my parents. They often try to drink coffee or tea in the morning while driving which I know is very dangerous. I remember one day, my step dad ran past a red light accidentally because he spilled some of his coffee on himself. If he had drank it before or waited until he got home, this would not have happened. If we had been hit by another car, we could have been seriously injured and I would fall behind in my studies. It is important to notify even family members of the dangers they
Name
Bob, Roadwise Driving School
2014/08/07
In the modern age, driving is an internationally shared tool; a privilege of which is consistently abused by those who ignore the safety of others. A driver is only as safe as his peers allow which is why there are innumerable signs, laws and regulations in place. Across the nation, drivers are causing danger to themselves and those around him by distracted himself. By distractions, it is important to note that almost anything can be a distraction, but the ones that are constantly abused by the majority include cellphones, GPSs, food or drink, and even friends or family members in the car. When distracted, drivers are more likely to make mistakes or react too slowly. This is because the driver’s attention is away from the task of driving and increases the risk of collision. Drivers are fined up to $500 under Ontario’s new distracted driving law. If you have been convicted of careless drivers, you will get six demerit points and can be fined up to $2000 and even sentenced to up to six months in jail. In some cases, your license will be suspended up to two years. Careless driving is a very serious offence. …show more content…
On the way to school, I receive drives from my parents. They often try to drink coffee or tea in the morning while driving which I know is very dangerous. I remember one day, my step dad ran past a red light accidentally because he spilled some of his coffee on himself. If he had drank it before or waited until he got home, this would not have happened. If we had been hit by another car, we could have been seriously injured and I would fall behind in my studies. It is important to notify even family members of the dangers they