This document discusses the dangers of distracted driving, particularly using cell phones. It notes that texting while driving increases the risk of a crash by 23 times, and using a hand-held device makes drivers 4 times more likely to be in a serious crash. The document encourages putting phones out of reach to avoid distractions and recommends apps that can help stop texting and driving.

3.  Text messaging, both sending and
receiving, creates a crash risk that is 23
times greater than those driving while not
distracted.

4.  Drivers who use a hand-held device are
4 times more likely to be involved in a
serious or possibly fatal car crash.

5.  “Sending or receiving a text takes a
driver’s eyes from the road for an
average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent-
at 55 mph-of driving the length of an
entire football field, blind.”
~Official US Government
Website for Distracted Driving

6.  Distracted driving is any activity that
takes the drivers attention away from the
task of driving.

7.  Texting
 Talking on the phone
 Using a hand-held device
 Grooming
 Using navigation systems
 Adjusting the radio, CD player, etc.
 Drinking or eating
 Talking with other passengers
Just to name
a few!

9.  2/3 of those surveyed admitted to talking
on their phone while driving.
 1 in 7 of those surveyed admitted to
texting while driving.
 1.3 million crashes were due to the use of
cell phones.

11.  Out of sight, out of mind. Put your phone
where you cannot reach it.
 Turn your phone on silent. This does not
mean vibrate. If you can’t hear it, you
won’t check it.
 There is an app for that! There are apps
that can help you stop texting and
driving.

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