Avoid Distracted Driving
IT’S THE LAW #justdrive
How many times have you driven behind someone who was clearly distracted while Did you know, driving? Or maybe more than worse, how many 3,000 people died times have you in car crashes texted while driving?
involving distracted drivers in 2017?
Sending or getting a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. That’s the equivalent of driving blind at 55 miles per hour for the length of an entire football field. It’s also a mental distraction. Goodyear Police suggest following these steps for a safer driving experience: Need to text? Pull off the roadway and park your car in a safe location. Designate a passenger as your “designated texter.” Don’t get on social media while driving, not to mention sending emails or watching videos.
Arizona recently passed new distracted driving laws, meaning you can’t hold your electronic devices while driving.
Too tempting? Put your cell phone out of reach while
Three ways to be distracted while driving:
Be mindful of these distractions while driving:
Visual — taking your eyes off the road Manual — taking your hands off the wheel Cognitive — taking your mind off of driving
Cell phones, dashboard
Eating, drinking, reading a
touchscreens and other
map, personal grooming, or
in-vehicle technologies.
reaching for objects.
Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, August 7
8-9:30 a.m. Starbucks
1375 N. Litchfield Rd. #100 Join us for an informal get together and enjoy a cup of coffee! A great way
to meet some of your Goodyear police officers, chat about concerns, share ideas, and ask questions you may have. 12
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behind the wheel.
