Driver SafetyDriver SafetyRefresherRefresher

Presented By:Presented By:

Chris Norris and John Calizzi Ohio Chris Norris and John Calizzi Ohio Casualty InsuranceCasualty Insurance

Motor Vehicle CrashesMotor Vehicle Crashes No. 1 cause of death for 3- to 34-year-oldsNo. 1 cause of death for 3- to 34-year-olds

• They also are the No. 1 cause of work-related death

An estimated 39,000 to 46,000 people An estimated 39,000 to 46,000 people killed in crashes every year killed in crashes every year

58,000 people died in the 15 yr. Viet Nam 58,000 people died in the 15 yr. Viet Nam War*War*

Distracted DrivingDistracted Driving

Driver distractions leading factor in fatal Driver distractions leading factor in fatal and serious injury crashesand serious injury crashes

In 2008, 28% of all crashes attributable In 2008, 28% of all crashes attributable to cell phonesto cell phones• 1.6 million crashes1.6 million crashes• 645,000 injuries645,000 injuries

Cell phone users 4x as likely to crashCell phone users 4x as likely to crash

Millions of People are Talking While Millions of People are Talking While DrivingDriving

11% of drivers at any point during 11% of drivers at any point during the day are on cell phonesthe day are on cell phones

81% of drivers admit to talking on 81% of drivers admit to talking on cell phone while drivingcell phone while driving

18% of drivers admit to texting 18% of drivers admit to texting while driving.while driving.

Types of Distracted DrivingTypes of Distracted Driving

Visual – Eyes off roadVisual – Eyes off road

Mechanical – Hands off wheelMechanical – Hands off wheel

Cognitive – Mind off driving*Cognitive – Mind off driving*

Know Your VehicleKnow Your Vehicle

Familiarize yourself with the vehicle – Familiarize yourself with the vehicle – wiper settings, lights, dashboard wiper settings, lights, dashboard components, etc.components, etc.

Pre-Inspect – behind you, tires, lights, Pre-Inspect – behind you, tires, lights, turn signals, brakes, etc. turn signals, brakes, etc. (Comparative Negligence)(Comparative Negligence)

Mirrors – Adjust them!* Mirrors – Adjust them!*

Seatbelts?Seatbelts?

How many of you wear your How many of you wear your seatbelts 100%?seatbelts 100%?

Most of the time?Most of the time? Rarely?Rarely? Never?Never?

WHY?WHY? Were you ever in an accident?*Were you ever in an accident?*

Countless lives Countless lives have been lost as a result.have been lost as a result.

Joe, 12 Bailey, Merideth, Hannah, Sara and Katie

Cady, 16 Erica, 9 Jean and Jay, 58

Linda, 61 Jason, 38 Lauren, 17 Matt, 25 Frances, 13 Jordan, 18

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!