As you get into your vehicle each day, you may fasten your child's seatbelt and check that it's secure before doing the same for your own. However, the moment you pick up your phone while driving and cause your eyes to leave the road, you are putting both you and your child in great danger. Distracted drivers are now considered to be more of a threat on roads than drunk drivers. At Hendrick BMW Northlake we were saddened to learn that over 500,000 distraction related crashes were reported in 2008.
To emphasize the importance of safety while driving, BMW has provided a few simple tips for all of you in the surrounding Rockhill, Concord, Hickory, and Greensboro areas to be aware of. The best practice might be to have your mobile device out of site and out of mind. BMW suggests you turn off your phone before turning on your vehicle, then safely place it somewhere you can't see so you'll resist the urge to use it.
For longer trips, rather than worrying about being out of touch with friends and family, let them know you'll be unavailable during the allotted time. This will give you some piece of mind when you feel like you need to have your phone if someone is trying to reach you.
In the event that you must be on the phone while driving, take advantage of the safety features that BMW offers. For example use blue tooth connectivity and voice activated features that control things like navigation. Whether you are driving a BMW 1 Series convertible or a BMW 7 Series sedan, we want you to do everything possible to stay safe.
To learn more about how to stay safe on the roads, visit the BMWUSA Facebook page or stop in and see us at 10720 Northlake Auto Plaza Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28269. We would be happy to set you up for a test drive with any of our new BMW inventory so you can see which safety features would satisfy all of your driving needs.
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