Call (306) 693-7640 ☰ ˟
Client Login My SGI
Logo
Call
(306) 693-7640
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Refer a Friend
    • Testimonials
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Insurance Services
    • Automobile
    • Business
    • Commercial Auto
    • Contractors
    • Disability
    • General Liability
    • Homeowners
    • Life
    • Trucking
    • Tenants
  • Instant Quote
    • Annuities
    • Automobile
    • Business
    • Commercial Auto
    • Condo
    • Contractors
    • Critical Illness
    • Disability
    • Employee Benefits
    • General Liability
    • Group Pension
    • Health & Dental
    • Homeowners
    • Life
    • Non-Medical
    • Renter/Tenant
    • Trucking
  • Clickable Coverage
  • Free Newsletter
  • Blog
  • Ask The Expert
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Join Our Team
    • Location
Home Insurance Auto Insurance Business Insurance Trucking Insurance
Home > Blog > Avoiding Distracted Driving - Ask The Expert with Greg Marcyniuk (Episode 133)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Avoiding Distracted Driving - Ask The Expert with Greg Marcyniuk (Episode 133)

Heritage Insurance

Greg shares tips to avoid distractions behind the wheel in this episode of Ask The Expert. 800 CHAB radio presents Ask the Expert with Greg Marcyniuk of Heritage Insurance located in Moose Jaw.

Here's a full transcript of the episode.

Rob Carnie: Greg Marcyniuk, Heritage Insurance, on CHAB's Ask The Expert today, and Greg, we're talking about distracted driving today.

So many people using their cell phones while they're driving. But we got to point out today, it's not just cell phones. I mean, you can be distracted when you're driving, when you're drinking coffee, eating breakfast. I've seen people reading in their vehicles while they're driving. Distracted driving is distracted driving.

Greg Marcyniuk: That's right, Rob, and driving distracted has actually joined the ranks of driving under the influence, as well as speeding. In fact, it's a leading factor in crashes and fatalities. And again, cell phones are not solely to blame here. So here's three main types of distractions.

First of all, there's the visual. That's taking your eyes off the road. Manual, taking your hands off the wheel. And cognitive, which is taking your mind off the driving wheel. And again, whether you're driving for work or personal reasons, it's always important to remember that you should be engaged while you're driving at all times. So these are just a few tips to keep you engaged in your driving.

First and foremost is, silence your mobile device or your cell phone and keep it away from you — so it avoids you from being distracted by taking calls or texts. Now, if you do receive a phone call, even if you are hand on hands-free, you should pull over. Because even on hands-free, it still is a distraction.

If you're going and you're having to use a navigational device, such as your screen in your vehicle, take the time before you take off to set that so that you're on your way. The other thing is, make a playlist on your cell phone so that you're not having to change radio stations, or set your radio station and keep it there. And avoid eating while driving.

If you have to eat, take proper breaks. And it's good to have that break and allow yourself time for the meals. If you're a passenger, and you find that somebody is driving distracted or starting to get tired, offer to get behind the wheel.

So these are tips that you should be thinking of. And the other thing to keep in mind. When and if you do read a text while you're driving, it's equivalent of actually driving blindfolded for five seconds, just by looking at that. So, that's how dangerous that is to look at that text.

So keep your eyes up, keep them on the road, and try to drive engaged.

Rob: You know, another thing that bothers me when I see it is people driving down the road with a dog on their lap or a dog on their arm looking out the window. That's a distraction.

Greg: Yes. And again, there are tickets that police, if they see it, they are very much looking for it. So I would certainly recommend, again, to be engaged while you're driving. That way, you're going to be safe, your passengers are going to be safe, and everyone else outside and around you will be safe as well.

Rob: Take a look at the tips online?

Greg: That's correct, nohassleinsurance.ca or come and see any of us here at the corner of First and Fairford West.

(Video transcription by Speechpad)

Posted 10:00 AM

Tags: greg marcyniuk, heritage insurance, ask the expert, moose jaw, saskatchewan, insurance, customer service, personal, full service, information, business, sask vehicle registration, community, car insurance, auto insurance, distracted driving, safety, tips, texting and driving
Share |


No Comments


Post a Comment
Required
Required (Not Displayed)
Required


All comments are moderated and stripped of HTML.

NOTICE: This blog and website are made available by the publisher for educational and informational purposes only. It is not be used as a substitute for competent insurance, legal, or tax advice from a licensed professional in your state. By using this blog site you understand that there is no broker client relationship between you and the blog and website publisher.
Blog Archive
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010

  • insurance(423)
  • heritage insurance(406)
  • moose jaw(307)
  • saskatchewan(284)
  • ask the expert(221)
  • greg marcyniuk(220)
  • safety(200)
  • customer service(180)
  • information(178)
  • personal(178)
  • full service(175)
  • tips(149)
  • business(134)
  • coverage(133)
  • community(129)
  • sask vehicle registration(110)
  • home insurance(106)
  • protection(76)
  • auto insurance(64)
  • car insurance(57)
  • home(50)
  • business insurance(50)
  • life insurance(49)
  • regina(44)
  • winter(37)
  • house(32)
  • auto(32)
  • driving(30)
  • car(26)
  • summer(24)
  • policy(24)
  • liability(23)
  • prevention(23)
  • moose jaw insurance(21)
  • advice(20)
  • trucking insurance(19)
  • snow(19)
  • family(19)
  • homeowners(17)
  • accident(16)
  • weather(15)
  • vehicle(15)
  • moose jaw sk insurance(15)
  • claims(14)
  • russ macdonald(14)
  • spring(14)
  • commercial(13)
  • ice(13)
  • children(12)
  • policies(12)

View Mobile Version
App Download
Download our Mobile App Today
Logo
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube Google+
Site Links
Home
About Us
Refer A Friend
Free Newsletter Testimonials
Blog
Ask The Expert
Contact
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
Heritage Insurance Ltd., Insurance Services Office, Moose Jaw, SK
Heritage Insurance Ltd
© Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Powered by Insurance Website Builder.