Distracts at the wheel: The silent danger to our security in Bruck

Distracts at the wheel: The silent danger to our security in Bruck

In the Bruck on the Leitha district, carelessness at the wheel has become a worrying problem. A current investigation shows that in 2023 35 percent of the accidents with personal injury are due to distraction. This corresponds to 143 of a total of 403 registered accidents, with tragically four people killed. The most common distractions include the use of smartphones, radio or even eat and drink while driving.

In 2023, the dangers, which result from carelessness when driving, were once again clear. People tend to carry out small secondary activities while driving, which significantly distract their attention from traffic events. From a quick look at news to a short conversation with passengers - all of these activities can lead to important traffic situations not being noticed in good time.

diverse distractions lead to accidents

No matter whether you want to send a message on your smartphone or follow your favorite radio station, the distractions are diverse and often underestimated. In detail, the statistics show that not only technical devices, but also everyday actions such as eating or drinking increase the risk of accidents. A list of activities that are classified as a distraction includes:

• Use of the smartphone
• Change of radio station
• Operation of the navigation device
• rummage for things in the car
• eat and drink during the trip
• smoking
• conversations with passengers
• childcare

According to the transport expert Marion Seidenberger from the ÖAMTC, distractions significantly extend the response time. This means that drivers may not be able to react to obstacles in time, which can lead to serious accidents. Also everyday activities that appear harmless bind valuable resources and can cost crucial seconds in an emergency.

In order to raise awareness of these dangers, diversion driving tests with 66 subjects were carried out last year. These tests took place in the ÖAMTC driving technology center in Teesdorf and showed alarming results: While everyday activities such as opening a bottle or calling with the cell phone, the participants did not look on the streets on average two to seven seconds. During this time distances of 24 to 68 meters were covered in the so -called "blind flight", which underlines the importance of full attention when driving.

The constantly increasing accident rate, which arises from carelessness and distraction, not only affects those affected and their families, but also affects the entire traffic safety in the Bruck district on the Leitha. The topic requires urgent attention and measures to reduce the number of unnecessary, tragic accidents. Further information on this topic can be found in a comprehensive investigation into the causes of accident that illuminates the far -reaching consequences of distraction in road traffic.