Get Involved and Help Stop Distracted Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2015.
During daylight hours, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving. That creates enormous potential for deaths and injuries on U.S. roads. Teens were the largest group reported as distracted at the time of fatal crashes.
We can all play a part in the fight to save lives by ending distracted driving.
TEENS
Teens can be the best messengers with their peers, so we encourage them to speak up when they see a friend driving while distracted, to have their friends sign a pledge to never drive distracted again.
PARENTS
Parents first have to lead by example – by never driving distracted – as well as have a talk with their young drivers about distraction and all of the responsibilities that come with driving. Have everyone in the family sign a pledge to commit to distraction-free driving.
EDUCATORS AND EMPLOYERS
Educators and employers can play a part, too. Spread the word at your school or workplace about the dangers of distracted driving. Ask your students to commit to distraction-free driving or set a company policy on distracted driving.
If you feel strongly about distracted driving, be a voice in your community by supporting local laws, speaking out at community meetings, and highlight the dangers of distracted driving on social media and in your local op-ed pages.