Author: Safe Roads team
Never text while driving.
You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving …
What benefits can be realized through better driving discipline alone…
Better driving discipline plays a crucial role in reducing road fatalities. It can have a significant impact on improving road safety. Here’s how: 1. **Reduced Risky Behavior:** Discipline on the road involves following traffic laws, obeying speed limits, and avoiding risky behaviors like aggressive driving, tailgating, and road rage. When drivers adhere to these rules, …
3522 deaths from distracted driving in 2021 Reference: https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813443