Every driver knows that they need to pay attention to the road as they drive, but it isn't often easier said than done. Why? Distractions!

Whether you see it on the news as a statistic or a news item, you see a print ad in a newspaper or a magazine, or you even hear promotional material about it in the car on the radio, every motorist knows that distracted driving is dangerous driving.

How to Stay Focused on the Task as You Drive

If you know that you have been guilty of glancing at your phone or day-dreaming while you drive, below is a list of ways from Oils RGV to help you prevent this from happening.

Music

Don't worry, this tip doesn't come in form of driving without any music at all and listening to nothing except your surrounding (although that isn't the worst idea in the world). Instead, this tip is to plan your music in advance. For example, one night when you are sitting on the couch half-watching a movie, go through your music services and create a range of playlists, such as:

• Travel to work (slow music, mostly instrumentals)
• Travel home from work (up-beat but still casual music)
• Driving to the gym (of course, anything with a fast beat is best)
• Music to sing to while you complete your errands (your choice for this one)
• Driving on a road trip

Of course, if you have other recurring trips then be sure to add these in. The idea behind having these playlsits ready to go is that you aren't distracted as you drive by trying to find the right music. For example, if you are driving to the gym and are stuck in a loop of listening to slow music then you can easily become frustrated and take your eyes off the road to find 'the right song', leading to a potential collision. Click here to buy AMSOIL's Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil which has been designed to both work to keep your engine clean and improve its overall performance. Call Oils RGV at (956) 458-9399 to place an order or to learn more about how a synthetic oil change in Mission, TX can benefit your engine.

Texting ; Calls

Everybody knows just how dangerous texting is. However, despite this, far too many motorist continue to do it., certain that reading every text or answering every call they receive immediately is more important than their own safety. If you need to read and action text messages,  emails, or calls, instead of taking your eyes off the road to use the phone, use the phone. Hang on, what? Use the phone? That's right. There is a good chance that the phone you are using offers its own digital-assistant which can offer you a range of voice-activated functions, such as reading your incoming messages aloud and not only allowing you to reply to them but also to action them. Similarly, the service can not only answer incoming calls but also allow you to initiate them without the use of your hands and without taking your eyes off the road.

Other Motorists

Speaking of taking your eyes off the road, there is a number of other distractions which take place outside of your vehicle as you drive which as just as dangerous and can have a negative impact on the flow of traffic. Commonly known as 'Rubber-necking', this distraction comes in many forms, such as car accidents, break-downs, fallen debris, or even protesters. During this scenes, many motorists will turn their head around to get a good view of everything that is happening. Of course, everything except what is happening in front of their moving vehicle. The best way to prevent this type of distraction is the good old adage of 'putting yourself in their shoes'. Each time that you see somebody broken down and waiting for help to arrive, consider yourself in their situations and ask whether you would want people to slow down and look. After all, is an overheating radiator really worth it?

Don't Be That Driver Stuck on the Side of the Road with a Synthetic Oil Change in Mission, TX

The best way to prevent your vehicle from being the one which motorists slow down to look at is to keep your car in good shape. A synthetic oil change is a great way keep your engine fresh and is something every vehicle owner can do at home. Speak with an expert at Oils RGV by calling (956) 458-9399 for help finding the right product and to learn more about how a synthetic oil change in Mission, TX can improve your engine performance.