Think about it before you think its OK to text and drive. Those 10seconds are definitely not worth it. Texting can wait. The average weight of a car in 2022 was 4,094 pounds, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In every case, you have a vehicle weighing in excess of 1 metric ton moving at …
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Why do HOW-AM-I-DRIVING programs work?
How Am I Driving programs work because of human psychology. There are studies showing that drivers tend to improve their driving habits when they feel observed. This phenomenon aligns with the psychological principle known as the Hawthorne effect, where individuals modify their behavior when they know they’re being monitored. The Psychology Behind “How’s My Driving?” …
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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
More than half of all road traffic deaths and injuries involve vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and their passengers.
Road fatalities in the US at an all time record
There were 42,939 deaths as a result of road accidents in the US in 2021 – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration That number is the highest it has been in the last 16 years. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.