Reduce Distracted Driving in Teens

"DEATH BY CELL PHONE" is becomming a more common occurance as drivers have proven to be more distracted in this way that even alcohol impairment.

Reference Link: National Safety Council's Distracted Driving Campaign

Many states are passing laws banning text messages and/or cell phone use while vehicles are in motion. This may help cut down the deaths due to cell phone use, however, attentive drivers are what we need to make our roads a safer place.

Distracted Driving: National Safety Month Reminder

Did you know that nearly 80 percent of crashes involve some form of driver inattention?

• Cell phone use is the most common distraction for drivers.


• An estimated 10 percent of drivers in typical daylight are usingsome type of phone, hand-held or hands-free.


• Talking, listening and dialing are equally dangerous. Hands-freecell phone conversations are as distracting as those on a handhelddevice.


• The slower reaction time caused by cell phone use is comparableto that of people who are legally drunk (.08 blood alcohol content).


• Texting, GPS and in-car computers have added to the boom indistracting technologies.

The NSC reminds drivers that their first responsibility is safe driving. The NSC recommends that drivers establishand enforce a “driver distraction-free zone” inside their vehicles.

Source: National Safety Council