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Knowing how a moment of distraction might affect your safety

On Behalf of | Nov 11, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents |

While a motor vehicle accident can take place under various situations, the presence of dangerous driving behaviors may only lead to a greater risk of the unimaginable. Unfortunately, hazardous driving decisions can take on numerous forms, and the presence of such negligence could place your safety and well-being at significant risk.

One of the most dangerous types of behaviors could pertain to distracted driving, which continues to play a role in many collisions in Texas. Knowing how even a moment of inattention could affect your ability to operate a vehicle may help you prepare to stave off similar issues, but you might not always be able to rely on others to do the same.

Impact on driving capabilities

There are a multitude of situations in which you might lose focus while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, and even if this only lasts a moment, the results could prove dire. Some ways a moment of inattention can impact your driving capabilities may include:

  • Eyes off the road: Any action that forces you to take your eyes off the road while driving can be exceedingly hazardous, as responding to situations can be challenging if you are unaware of what lies ahead.
  • Hands off the wheel: Sources of distraction that cause you to take one or both hands off the wheel may also impact your ability to safely operate a vehicle and increase the risk of an unfortunate result.
  • Cognitive inattention: Some types of distractions can also disrupt your cognitive capabilities and create a divide of focus, as studies state that the human brain is not truly capable of multitasking.
  • Multiple categories: Actions such as texting while driving can fall under more than one category of distraction. Avoiding such actions could prove integral to mitigating risks and promoting safety.

Even if you choose to remain focused on the task at hand, should you encounter another driver who fails to take such measures, you could be the one left suffering the repercussions.

Distracted driving collision

It could take little more than a moment of inattention to create a dangerous situation, and a motor vehicle accident involving similar circumstances may pose a dire threat to your health. The outcome of your crash could leave you with severe or permanent injuries and facing significant financial challenges. Facing similar hardships due to the actions of another driver can be a challenging thing to accept. The situation may leave you with questions about your options and the next steps to take to protect your future.

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