Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving! The Most Common Distractions Eating or Drinking Texting or Using a Phone Changing the radio station. Using a Navigation System The Statistics In Europe, the percentage of people on the phone while driving, ranged from 21% in the United Kingdom to 59% in Portugal. Teens (20%) Adults (10%) Everyone (70%) 21% 72% 2% of drivers in the UK have admitted to multi-tasking whilst at the wheel Admitted to Texting While Driving Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55mph, that's enough time to cover the length of a football field blindfolded. NEQRLY 500,000 00:00.05 young adults are injured due to distracted driving every year! Never text and drive. Stay focused and alert when driving. Čommit to distraction-free driving. Speak out if the driver in your car is distracted. "no phone" zone when driving. Get involved in promoting safe driving in your community. What Can I Do? Steps for parents of teen drivers: Know and obey the laws in your country/state. Discuss what it means to be a safe driver with your teen & set rules. Make a family pledge and have everyone commit to distraction-free driving. Set a positive example for your teen by putting your cell phone away every time you drive. Sources: http://infographicplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/auto-accident- lawyer.png http://www.distraction.gov/stats-research-laws/facts-and-statistics.html http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/ @ JasonMThorne1 www.jasonmthorne.co.uk/