In the News--"The Driving Habit You need to Break"

Have you ever arrived at your destination and realized you weren’t paying attention while driving there?  You make the trip on ‘auto-pilot’.  We’ve all probably done it, but it’s scary to consider how distracted our thoughts were. 

Daydreaming while we drive is dangerous.  A study from the University of Bordeaux in France found that 52% of drivers injured in car accidents reported they were daydreaming while driving. 

The Prevention.com staff offers these suggestions for how to keep our focus while driving.

1.       Recognize that driving involves risks.  Paying attention while driving helps keep us safe.

2.      Add color to our rear-view mirror or dashboard (colored string, dashboard sticker) to remind you not to daydream.

3.      Keep your interest on the road.  Notice what other drivers are doing.  Is the guy in the red pickup veering into your lane? 

4.      Tell your passengers (if you have passengers) to speak up if they see something dangerous happening. 

Thanks to the Prevention.com staff for a great reminder.  You can find more information at

http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/daydreaming-and-driving-can-cause-accidents