Knowing the signs to look for to spot a distracted driver can help you avoid a wreck and minimize the severity of an accident.
- Drifting or swerving from a lane
- Sudden breaking in reaction to normal traffic stops
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Following too closely
- Stopping longer than necessary at traffic stops
- Driving much slower or faster than normal traffic conditions
- Vehicle is full of passengers (especially kids)
- Driver is looking around, moving head rapidly (they’re lost)
- Driver’s head is looking down rapidly (texting)
- Driver’s hand is up to the side of their head (talking on their phone)
Here’s 3 tips to prevent a crash:
- Look inside the other vehicle and watch for warning signs
- Slow down and stay farther away, so you can maneuver, if needed
- ALWAYS EXPECT THE OTHER DRIVER TO DO THE UNEXPECTED
—-From Safety Monday. For more information, visit www.swana.org or www.wasterecycling.org.