The Dangers of Driving Distractions

One of the most common causes of car crashes today is distracted driving. This unfortunate occurrence happens every day here in Utah, from West Valley City to St. George. Distracted drivers tend to become comfortable on the road and allow their attention to drift from driving to other things, such as their phones or other passengers. This then can impair their ability to operate their vehicle at full capacity.

Luckily, we live in a day where technology is advancing each and every day. New gadgets and tech devices are being implemented into the newer model cars to help drivers avoid anything that may distract them from the road. These new driving assistance technologies can be found in all new vehicles distributed at your local Ford dealers. By updating this technology, our roads here in Utah will be much safer for both drivers and pedestrians.

One of the technologies that has been placed in newer modeled cars at these Ford dealers and continues to gain popularity is Bluetooth connectivity between your phone and your car. This connection allows drivers to make calls, send text messages and even change the song on their Spotify playlist without needing to even look at their phones. This can be especially useful when navigating the often-winding canyons and large suburban roads of Utah. This innovation can help stop countless wrecks due to distracted driving before they even occur.

Another technology that has vastly improved the focus of the driver to the task of driving is the touch screen interface, a feature that is often included on newer Ford models. Your local Ford dealers will more than likely present you with the option of one of these models. These touch screens become useful because they act as a substitute for everything that you would need your phone for. These things include maps, music, calling, texting as well as other apps for your driving needs. Having this screen available on the dash of the car allows for easier access and does not take the driver’s vision as far from the road as a phone would.

Still, Utah drivers should practice with this technology before they attempt to use it on the roads. Practice at your local Ford dealers, making calls or changing music — whatever it is that you do on the road the most. This way, drivers can ensure the safety of themselves as well as other drivers.

Tyler Davis is an automotive writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Henry Day Ford. Follow on Twitter