A shift in the eyes while driving
Or a brief moment of thought
In this second of distraction
In this moment of trance
Accidents can just happen
At about 10 o'clock on April 28, a small car was driving on Cuizhu Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen, when it hit an illegally parked vehicle on the side of the road and turned over to the sky, causing partial damage to two vehicles.
It is understood that the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident drove out to refuel, and the mobile phone fell off during the driving process, and did not pay attention to the illegal parking vehicle that caused the collision to the side of the road when adjusting the mobile phone, and then overturned.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident is fully responsible for the accident because he did not drive the motor vehicle in a safe manner, and the driver of the illegally parked vehicle is not responsible. For illegal parking and traffic accidents, the police imposed a fine of 2,000 yuan on the driver of the illegally parked vehicle in accordance with the law.
3 situations of distracted driving
1. Visual distraction
Drivers take their eyes off the road, such as looking at navigation for a long time, making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages and WeChat, playing games, watching dramas, looking at roadside billboards, or checking the situation of rear passengers in the rearview mirror.
2. Distraction in operation
Drivers take their hands off the steering wheel, such as looking for something in the car, eating, drinking, applying makeup, smoking, or operating electronic devices in the car such as air conditioning, stereos, window glass, etc.
3. Cognitive distraction
Drivers are mentally not focused on driving behavior, thinking about other problems at work or in life, which is commonly referred to as "absent-mindedness".
What does the law say about distracted driving?
1. Article 22 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that motor vehicle drivers shall abide by the provisions of road traffic safety laws and regulations, and drive safely and civilly in accordance with the operation specifications.
2. Paragraph 3 of Article 62 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that driving a motor vehicle shall not engage in the following acts:
(3) Making and answering hand-held phones, watching television, and other behaviors that impede safe driving.
What are the hazards of distracted driving?
1. The driver cannot respond in time
Distracted driving can interfere with the driver's normal thinking and make it impossible to react quickly in an emergency, which can easily lead to traffic accidents.
2. Cause the speed of the vehicle to slow down
Distracted driving not only slows down the vehicle, but also causes traffic congestion and affects the efficiency of other vehicles. Slow driving caused by distracted driving on the highway can have even more serious consequences if it leads to an accident.
3. Cause the driver's vision to be scattered
When driving with distraction, it is difficult for the driver to observe the surrounding environment clearly, and the line of sight and attention cannot be fully concentrated, which impairs the ability to react and respond in an emergency.
How to avoid distracted driving?
1. Familiar with vehicle performance
When driving an unfamiliar vehicle, familiarize yourself with the vehicle's performance and related equipment in advance.
2. Plan your route in advance
Adjust the motor vehicle control equipment, rearview mirrors, music players, etc. before driving, check the map in advance, run GPS navigation equipment, and do a good job of travel route planning.
3. Keep your attention while driving
Try to avoid making and receiving phone calls when driving, if you must talk on your mobile phone, please use headphones, hands-free function, and it is best to use it after parking safely. Avoid smoking, eating or drinking, don't engage in complicated or emotional conversations with passengers, don't linger on the scenery outside the window, and always be aware of the traffic ahead.
Traffic police remind
Momentary negligence
It is often the root cause of accidents
I hope you will learn from the experience
Refuse to drive distractedly
Travel safely and civilly