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Questions?

How many people in this room currently have a cell phone on them?

How many people in this room currently have or are planning to get their driver’s license?

How many people in this room plan on mixing the use of their cell phone and driving?

Behind Driving Distracted…Distracted driving is whenever someone is

physically or mentally away from the wheel.

There are three types of distracted driving: manual, visual, and cognitive.

Distracted driving is the cause of most car accidents and car crashes.

Distracted Driving: ManualManual distracted driving is when your

hands are physically off the wheel.Considered Manual Distracted Driving:

Cell Phone UseEatingChanging the RadioSetting a GPSPutting on Make Up

Distracted Driving: VisualVisual distracted driving is when your

eyes are no longer on the road.Considered Visual Distracted Driving:

Looking at somebody elseFollowing a GPS unitWatching a MovieChecking the timeTrying to find something in the car

Distracted Driving: CognitiveCognitive distracted driving is when

your mind is no longer on the road.Considered Visual Distracted Driving:

DaydreamingTalking to somebodyStressThinking about a TV ShowListening to Music

StatisticsData from Maryland’s Shock Trauma

and Distraction.gov, a group created by the NHTSA.

Statistics16% of fatal crashes in 2009 involved reports of

distracted driving.20% of injury crashes in 2009 involved reports of

distracted driving.Teen drivers are more likely than other age group

to be involved in a fatal crash where distraction is reported. In 2009, 16% of teen drivers involved in a fatal crash were reported to have been distracted.

A twenty year old who sends a text message has a reaction rate of a seventy year old.

In 2012, 1 in 19 of all deaths are related to Distracted Driving (a little more than 5%)

In 2022, 1 in 4 of all deaths will be related to Distracted Driving. (25%)

Question?If driving distracted is so dangerous,

why do so many people do it?

BehaviorsDistracted Driving is cultural

In the United States, people are accustomed to fast past situations and are generally under a lot of stress.Eating on the goConstantly sending Text MessagesWorried about family or Work Life

People are not aware of distracted driving – it’s always been a part of our life.New GPS UnitCar RadioHaving conversations in the car

How Can I Help? Tell people about it!

Distracted driving can be prevented if people are more aware about the risks.

Be a designated Texter! If the driver has an incoming call or text message, be the

designated texter and pick up the call for them or answer the text!

Set expectations! Don’t get in the car unless you know that person won’t

drive distracted. If they do, tell the driver you feel unsafe and to stop driving.

Get Involved! There are several 3D programs all across the state, go on

the web and get involved!

Don’t Drive DistractedInjury and Prevention on the Roads

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