Categories: ArticlesFirm News

National Distracted Driving Awareness: What Do You Need to Know?

National Distracted Driving Awareness

Did you know approximately 660,000 drivers are using their cell phones or other electronic devices while driving, according to an ongoing survey by NOPUS (National Occupant Protection Use Survey)?

The U.S. Government’s website for distracted driving – www.distraction.gov – reports 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2014.

There are various forms of distracted driving which may include:

  • Texting
  • Using a cell phone or smartphone
  • Eating and drinking
  • Talking to passengers
  • Grooming
  • Reading, including maps
  • Using a navigation system
  • Watching a video
  • Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player
  • Attending to animals in the car;
  • Powerful emotions, such as anger, frustration, or even elation/enthusiasm.

According to the Department of Transportation, anything that takes your mind or vision off the focus of operating your vehicle safely may increase your risk of getting into a crash. So what can you do?

Learn more for National Distracted Driving Awareness. Distration.gov offers numerous resources to educate others about the dangers of distracted driving.

For infographics and to learn more visit http://www.distraction.gov, where you and your family can also pledge to drive cell free.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to a distracted driving accident, please contact us.

Published by
Ogborn Mihm LLP

Recent Posts

National Bike Month Kicks off May 1: Key Tips to Stay Safe

May is National Bike Month, a time to encourage more people to try bicycling with…

3 days ago

Bicycle Riding Safety: Rules Even Veterans Might Not Know

Bicycling is more than a leisure activity or a means of transportation; it's a lifestyle…

6 days ago

Playground Safety Tips: Keeping the Kids Safe

As the weather warms up, our children spend more time on the playground. Alarmingly, playground…

2 weeks ago

Dissecting Bissonnette: Exploring its Implications and Impact on Employment Disputes

Dissecting Bissonnette Recent Supreme Court decisions have brought both clarity and complexity to arbitration agreements…

3 weeks ago

Reduce the Risk of Youth Sports Injuries This Spring

From baseball diamonds to soccer fields, every spring, young athletes across the nation lace up…

3 weeks ago

Just Drive: Tips for Avoiding Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is the number-one cause of car crashes in the United States. The NHTSA…

3 weeks ago