Drivers in the United Kingdom have been warned not to depend
too much on their Sat Navs as doing so could cost them some grave consequences.
A new research conducted by uSwitch.com has revealed that
using Sat Navs and smartphones for directions while driving is making a lot of
drivers to drive dangerously.
The study also found out that about 78 percent of drivers
depend so much on their devices, and issued some helpful advice on the speed
limit of any road they found themselves in.
In a similar vein, more than half of drivers in the UK
agreed that they indeed depend on their devices to tell them of the lawful
speed limit.
While some confessed that their devices have made them to
engage in dangerous driving, and sometimes going the wrong way down on a one
way street, thus posing risks to other road users.
Also, the study shows that 16 percent of drivers position their
devices behind the steering wheel, on the passenger seat or close to the gear
stick.
Accordingly, any driver caught touching their phone while
driving could be penalised with a £200 fine, while those who drive carelessly
could be fined £100.
The study also revealed that the most drivers are of the
believe that putting in place more road signs assist them to keep to the lawful
speed limits. Even though some regulatory changes released in 2016 only have few
speed limit signs on the road.
Rod Jones, insurance expert at uSwitch.com, said: “We are
officially a nation of Sat Nav junkies, but our addiction to technology is
causing us to drive dangerously and risk large fines.
“While Sat Nav and smartphones are an incredibly useful tool
for motorists, it is important to remember they are never a complete substitute
for knowing the rules of the road.
“Tougher penalties
have already been introduced around handheld device usage that could mean newer
drivers losing their licence after a first offence and for all drivers the
penalties have increased.
“And drivers will be hit even harder for speeding when the
new, heavier, fines come into effect next week.
“It is important to remember not to handle your mobile phone
or Sat Nav while driving, no matter how tempting.
“If you need to change your route, having taken a wrong
turn, find somewhere safe to park first.”
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