R U Guilty?
Look, we’re all guilty of multitasking behind the wheel at one time or another. But every time we check our email, take a conference call or order takeout while driving, we’re sending a message to our teens that it’s OK to drive distracted. And that increases the likelihood that they’ll do it too.
If you recognize yourself in any of the statements below, you need to adjust your attitude and just say no to distracted driving.
… You think that because you’re an experienced driver, you can handle a distraction or two.
(Sorry, the laws of Distractology still apply to you – you can’t do two things well at the same time. When you’re distracted, your driving skills are compromised.)
...You tell yourself it’s OK for you to text and drive because you’re making your commute time more productive by multitasking.
(We agree, if you think a ride in an emergency vehicle is "more productive.")
…You tell your kids to not use the cell phone behind the wheel, but you do it every time you’re alone in the car.
(Teens know when we are being insincere. If we really want our kids to stop texting while driving, then we, as parents, need to be good role models.)
…You’ve had close calls when driving because your cell phone, fast-food takeout, or iPod just couldn’t wait.
(Trust us – those things can wait.)