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Driver distraction is one of the most common contributors to traffic crashes. And, it's a problem that affects all road users. Cell phone use is not the only issue. Anything from drinking coffee to managing children can take your mind off the road at a critical moment.
Most drivers are distracted at one time or another. However, minimizing distractions in your own driving can prevent injury and save lives.
There are many ways you, as a driver, can reduce the impact of distractions around you. By doing so, you are ensuring your own safety, the safety of your passengers and the safety of fellow road users.
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In 2007, CAA South Central Ontario ran "The Glare" campaign. All Members were encouraged to share their "glare" stories - that is, any time they gave or were given a glare from another driver as the result of doing something distracting while behind the wheel. Our Members were happy to oblige with their stories.
"I was traveling recently on a by-pass highway when I noticed a large truck weaving behind me as it entered the highway. When the truck pulled up behind me, I realized the driver was busy text-messaging someone, not paying attention to the road."
- Hamilton, the Lincoln Alexander Expressway