Distracted Driver Syndrome -DDS.

In this era of technological advances it is becoming less uncommon to not see someone driving and texting at the same time or some other combination of things. More than once, I've had to compensate for drivers who were too busy focusing on their latest tweet or text instead of just driving or maybe they just got unfriended on facebook. Could be they were trying to catch up on the latest buzz about Justin Beiber. WHO? HA HA

Today I noticed an old schooler who wasn't distracted by an electronic device, but rather by something prior to the cell phone era. This person was driving while reading a book that was placed in the center of the steering wheel. It was a female driver. It was easy to see why both of her side view mirrors had been folded by impact from whatever she side-swiped. :laugh: No turn signals were used when turning or changing lanes and was very good at accelerating quickly to pass other motorists when inside the city limits, just to end up at a red light a short distance away.

Whatever her destination is, make sure to let me know so I can stay at least ten miles away.:lol:

Not saying that I'm perfect either, because I've been guilty of glancing at a Mapsco a time or two when driving out in rural areas that are unfamiliar. But, thankfully it's not a habit.