Distracted Driving Survey and Tips
- 2. WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING? Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include: texting, using a phone, eating and drinking, talking to passengers, reading, including maps, using a navigation system, and more. Source: http://www.distraction.gov/stats-research-laws/facts-and-statistics.html
- 3. Source: http://www.distraction.gov/stats-research-laws/facts-and-statistics.html SOME STATISTICS 3,179 The number of people killed in 2014 in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving. 5The average number of seconds a driver’s eyes are off the road while texting (at 55mph, that’s the length of a football field!) 431,000 The number of people injured in 2014 in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving.
- 4. SO, WE WERE CURIOUS AS TO HOW THE MAU FAMILY FELT ABOUT DISTRACTED DRIVING… Here’s What We Found Out!
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- 11. Only use your cell phone or smartphone in emergency situations. And even in the event of an emergency, pull over to make a call.
- 12. Avoid eating while driving. Life gets busy and grabbing food “on the go” may seem like the best option, but wait until you’re back at home or the office to eat that sandwich.
- 13. If you get sleepy, pull of the road. Drowsiness increases the risk of a crash by nearly 4 times. If you are tired, instead of trying to get home quicker, get off the road.
- 14. Multitasking is better at home or work. Time in the car may seem like the perfect chance to get some things done. Resist the temptation, turn on some music, focus on the road, and enjoy the ride.
- 15. Leave make-up and hair prep in the bathroom. We all know how rushed mornings can get. Hit snooze less to give yourself extra time to get ready before hitting the road.
- 16. Live Safety! Now You’re Ready to Hit the Road and always remember to…