10 things you didn’t know about distracted driving
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http://ntsi.com/ | Distracted driving is a leading cause of car crashes on the road, owed to the growing number of cell phones and other electronic devices being used in the car.TRANSCRIPT
Distracted driving is defined
as any activity that may take
you away from the task of
driving. These include:
• Texting
• Talking on the Phone
• Eating/Drinking
• Grooming
• Using Your GPS
• Talking with Passengers
In 2012, 171.3 billion text messages were sent
every month in the U.S.
Over 660,000 American drivers are
using their cell phones or other
electronic devices while they drive. 2
25% of teenagers respond to 1 or more texts every
time they drive. 3
10% of parents admit they have texted their
teens while they drive.
Distracted driving increases the chance of getting
into an accident by 3x’s!
10% of fatal car accidents involving drivers under 20
were the result of distracted driving.
27% of distracted drivers in fatal car
accidents were in their 20’s.
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In 2012, 421,000 people were injured in a car
accident as a result of a districted driver.
Every day, over 1,060 people are in car
accidents caused by distracted drivers. 8
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In states where distracted
driving is illegal, the average
fine is anywhere from $20 to
$10,000 for 1st time offenders. 10
For over 40 years, NTSI (National Traffic Safety Institute), has
been the leading traffic safety educational facility. Using their
innovative method of personal accountability and behavior
modifications, NTSI has trained over 100 million drivers.
For more information on distracted driving or how NTSI can
help you, please contact us at:
www.NTSI.com
(866) 346-3283