News Published on : 19-Oct-2021 12:00:04

John Parry driving instructor at Parry s Fleet Services offers his top tips on how to avoid distractions and keep yourself and others safe while driving: 1. Know Where You are Going If you re using a navigation system program the destination before you set off. 2. Pull Over If you must call or text or if you re struggling to use the in-built system pull off the road safely and stop first. 3. Ask Passengers for Help If riding with someone seek their help to navigate make a call or send a message. 4. Be a good passenger Speak out if the driver of your vehicle is distracted and help them when needed. 5. Don t be a distraction Avoid calling or texting others when you know they are driving. 6. Activate Do Not Disturb Setting up Do not disturb on your iPhone or Android device will prevent calls from coming in while you re driving. 7. Everyone should avoid distractions while in traffic Just as drivers need to pay attention so do pedestrians and bicyclists. Never call text or play games while walking or cycling