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Professionals Don't Get Distracted
Distracted Driving Stats
Safety Message
STATS
Every Hour drivers spend an average
of one minute and 38 seconds on their
phone while driving.
Taking your eyes off the road for 5 seconds at 55mph is like traveling the length of a football field without looking.
Every year 3,000 people die due to distracted driving.
Distracted driving is the leading cause of traffic crashes.
Texting while driving makes you
23 times more likely to be involved
in a safety-critical event.
And over 300,000 people
are injured each year.
TIPS
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Make sure your hands-free headset is charged.
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Do proper and thorough trip planning so you know your route and break locations and possible alternatives.
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Put your phone out of reach to avoid temptation.
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Set up audiobooks & podcasts before you start your day instead of while you are driving.
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Communicate with your family the expectation that you are not as available while driving.
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Eat full meals on break time instead while driving.
