Driving While Using Social Media Is a Dangerous Distraction

It’s no secret that billions of people use social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter every day. While scrolling feeds may seem harmless, using social media while driving creates a dangerous distraction that can lead to serious crashes.

Talking on the phone and texting are well-known causes of car accidents by distracted drivers, but browsing social networks behind the wheel is equally risky. Even brief glances at posts, comments, or images take a driver’s eyes and attention off the road. Below are two of the most important reasons drivers should never use social media while driving.

Broken concentration

Reading and processing social media content reduces the mental focus needed for safe driving. A single post can take many seconds to read and understand — long enough for a vehicle to travel the length of a football field at highway speeds. During that time a driver may miss traffic signals, braking vehicles, pedestrians, or other hazards.

Typing posts and comments

Logging into social media while driving creates the temptation to engage with friends, pages, groups, or followers. Composing a post or comment requires taking your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road — even a second of inattention can cause a collision that would otherwise be avoidable. The safest option is to wait until you are parked in a safe place before responding or posting.

If a distracted driver who was using social media caused your crash, that distraction may be important evidence in your case. Contact the legal team at Keith D. Leshine Attorney at Law, LLC for a consultation about car accidents in Georgia.

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