Is Technology Helping or Hindering Drivers?

Technology keeps advancing and while many of the new modern day gadgets are convenient, they can also be detrimental to your safety. Devices, such as smart phones, navigation systems, iPods and PDAs, are taking drivers’ attention off the road and creating unnecessary hazards.

Complex Tasks Are Risky
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the majority of research studies show that the more complex the task, the greater the impact on driving performance. Cell phones and other portable electronic devices tend to require a high level of attention. For example, making a call on a smart phone isn’t always as easy as dialing a number. There are prompts to press and screens that have to be navigated through. Simply dialing a telephone can quickly become a complex task.

As devices become more complicated, drivers are faced with additional opportunities to become distracted. That means the risks of distracted driving accidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey could go up.

What Happens When You’re Hurt By a Distracted Driver?
You may be someone who understands the dangers associated with distracted driving and have taken measures to avoid this driving behavior. However, often times, the other drivers are the ones you have to worry about. Drivers can frequently be seen talking on their phones, typing in addresses in their navigation systems and even changing the DVD for their children. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you could be entitled to compensation.

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