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Don’t Drive Distracted. Injury and Prevention on the Roads v 4c.hcyouth.org. 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? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
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%)
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!