Distracted Driving: Understanding and Prevention Guide
Learn the dangers of distracted driving, including key statistics, common distractions like texting, and practical safety tips to stay focused behind the wheel.
DISTRACTED DRIVING
The Danger Behind the Wheel
WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING?
Visual
Eyes off the road
Manual
Hands off the wheel
Cognitive
Mind off driving
BY THE NUMBERS
3,500+
deaths per year in the US
23x
more likely to crash while texting
1 in 4
crashes involve phone use
9 sec
average eyes-off-road per text
TOP
DISTRACTIONS
The leading reasons drivers take their eyes off the road.
Texting & Smartphone Use
Eating & Drinking
Passengers & Conversation
GPS & Navigation
Daydreaming
HOW TO STAY SAFE
Put the phone down
Use Do Not Disturb mode
Pull over
If you need to text or call
Set your GPS
Before you start driving
Never multitask
Never eat or multitask behind the wheel
ONE TEXT ISN'T WORTH A LIFE.
Put the phone down. Stay focused. Arrive alive.
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