If you've been driving for a long time, you may feel like nothing can faze you. However, you shouldn't underestimate the ability of even the smallest distraction to cause an accident. C & H Body and Fender, an expert auto body shop in the heart of Honolulu, HI, offers a few tips to help prevent distracted driving.

Use these tips to avoid getting distracted while on the road and help keep the roads safe for all drivers:

• Set Up Everything Before You Start Driving: In driver's ed, you may have been taught to adjust your mirrors before hitting the road. The same goes for other aspects of your car. Turn on the heat or air conditioning, put your radio on the station and volume you want, and set up the navigation you need before you start driving.
• Put Your Phone Away: One of the easiest ways to land in the collision repair shop is texting and driving. If possible, switch your phone to silent or turn it off completely. Unless you absolutely have to be available — like if you have a family member in the hospital — your phone is better off out of sight and out of mind.
• Utilize Your Passengers: If someone else is traveling with you, have them change the music, turn up the heat, or respond to a text message for you so you can fully concentrate on driving.
• Avoid Snacking Or Personal Grooming: These are huge distractions that will shift your focus from the task at hand. If you need to eat on the road, pick something that isn't messy. Also, if you bring a drink with you, make sure it's in a closed container so it can't slosh out.

No one likes visiting the collision repair shop, but no matter your good behavior, sometimes you can't prevent it. If that time comes, choose C & H Body and Fender. They've been in the auto body repair business for 30 years, offering thorough and friendly service to all their customers. Get in touch with the collision repair shop by calling (808) 841-3618 or visiting their website.