April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Raising Distracted Driving Awareness Will Save Lives; Especially Among Teen Drivers.
Let’s make Distracted Driving Awareness Month a time to focus on just how dangerous and deadly distracted driving has become.
Distracted Driving Stats
There were 4,637 deaths from distracted driving in 2018
That’s almost 13 people a day
An estimated 391,000 drivers were injured in distracted driving crashes in 2017
That’s more than 1,000 people a day
In 2017, nearly 40 percent of high school students admitted to distracted driving.
Drive Responsibily
Let’s take this time to think about the choices we make when we’re on the road. Here are some safety tips for a safe ride.
Texting
Absolutely need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location first. No text is more important than your life, and just a split second can change your life.
Designated Texter
You can also designate your passenger as a designated texter. They can respond to messages, texts, and emails.
Other Distractions
Distracted Driving isn’t just texting. Pull over and park your car for any time of messages including social media and emails.