HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-10-25, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012.Driving distracted can prove to be dangerousNC –Most Canadians are prettyconfident behind the wheel, butwhen it comes to keeping their eyeson the road not all drivers stick to theroad rules.
According to a recent survey by
TD Insurance, the majority of
Canadians (60 per cent) consider
themselves to be better drivers than
those they share the road with, yet
over one quarter of Canadians admit
to engaging in risky behaviours
while driving, including, listening to
loud music (28 per cent), looking
down at a map (26 per cent), driving
while excessively tired (26 per cent)
and scrounging for items in the
glove compartment or a purse/bag
(24 per cent).
“Car accidents happen every day,
and while you may be confident in
your driving abilities, it’s important
to always be on top of your game
when you’re behind the wheel to
stay safe and avoid unwanted insur-
ance claims down the road,” says
Dave Minor, vice president at TD
Insurance.Minor shares his top tips for stay-ing safe on the roads:• Know the rules of the road – Ifit's been a while since your last driv-
ing test, take the time to re-educate
yourself – especially when travelling
because rules often differ between
provinces. For example, speed limits
in urban areas are generally
lower than those through rural
regions.
• Pay attention – Don’t text, eat or
put on makeup while you are driv-
ing. If you’re driving in conditionswith low visibility, like at night or inheavy rain or fog, slow down andkeep more distance between you andthe car in front of you.
• Don’t miss your annual check-
ups – Take your car in to be serviced
to ensure things like the battery,
lights and brakes are functioning
well. Accidents happen, but there's
no need for surprises. Speak to your
insurer to review your auto insur-
ance policy too, to make sure you
have the right coverage.
Pay attention!
With the rise of cell phones, distracted driving is an
increasingly important problem that needs to be avoided at
all costs. However, it’s not just cell phones that can distract
a driver and take their eyes off the road. (MS photo)
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