Adjusting RV Mirrors
Want to be a more informed RV driver? Watch this video to learn how to adjust your mirrors properly and then use them often!
Distracted Driving: Introduction
RVers are traveling all over the country, occupy large vehicles, and frequently drive in unfamiliar places. All of these conditions require extra attention to drive safely. Modern technology makes driving easier and safer, but we should consider
Distracted Driving: Phones
Think making a call on a hands-free phone is safe? Think again. A 2012 study by the National Safety Council showed that even using a hands-free device is risky. When talking on the phone, the brain must switch back and forth from the conversation to the road. This decreases awareness and reaction time.
Distracted Driving: Navigation
Cell phones get a bad rap when the issue of distracted driving comes up, but when not used properly, GPS and Navigation systems can be just as distracting as phones. Have you ever tried to reroute your trip while driving? Even if you use voice input, miss-heard words and bad routing can take your attention off the road for a significant amount of time.
Distracted Driving: Inside
We all think about phones when it comes to distracted driving, but there can be many things going on inside your RV that can distract from safe driving. Dash displays, people, food, and pets can all take our attention from the roadway.
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Distracted Driving: Outside
Most RVS have large windshields that give us unobstructed views to some of the prettiest scenery in the US. This is a good thing and adds to the enjoyment of RVing. However, we should not allow what is going on outside the RV to take our focus off the road.