12 Tips to Survive Driving in Alaska

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8. Never use Your Cell Phone behind the Wheel

The science has proven that texting or talking on one’s cell phone while behind the wheel significantly reduces reaction time when encountering the unexpected. In order to survive driving in Alaska, one will at times need every millisecond that he or she can get to avoid potentially deadly car accidents. Insurance companies assess that drivers can be up to 22 to 23 times more likely to get in an automotive accident while using a cell phone then when not distracted by the mobile. By only using a mobile when out of the car, one’s full attention will be able to be devoted to watching out for Alaskan wildlife and other unexpected dangers while driving.