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title: What can happen when you drive distracted??
description: Distracted Driving Tips. Why is distracted driving so dangerous? Video demonstrates why you should keep two car lengths between you and the car in front of you
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# What can happen when you drive distracted??

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## What can happen when you drive distracted??

What can happen when you drive distracted? To put it bluntly it can be life altering, painful, or even deadly. Watch this video to see what could happen when you look away from the roadway even for a few seconds. Scary isn't it?

Please, for the sake of your family and friends wait to eat, text or make a phone call while driving.

Be mindful of [Georgia's hands free law](/blog/2018/07/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-hands-free-georgia-act-effective-date-july-1-2018). Here is the [link](/blog/2018/12/georgias-distracted-driving-laws) so you can brush up on what is and is not allowed when driving in Georgia.

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