Driving can be one of the most fun and relaxing activities. Driving down a scenic street, road or highway can be a memorable and enjoyable activity. By taking a leisurely drive you can erase the stress and problems that you face in your daily lives. However, driving is also full of potential pitfalls due to weather condition, roadway hazards and other drivers. Because of these potential dangers, you need to have your full attention on the roadway and other vehicles and not be distracted by other activities while behind the wheel.
Recently one of the biggest dangers that drivers face is not on the roadway but inside the car. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of accidents on the roads. There are many ways that people can be distracted while driving. They include talking on the cell phone, texting while driving, finding a radio station, talking with passengers and many other ways that could potentially lead to accidents.
States have recently come up with legislation that prohibits forms of distracted driving and provides punishment for drivers that are found to have broken the law. The other way to help prevent distracted driving, especially by teens, from being a problem is through prevention and education. To help learn more about the dangers of distracted driving, please feel free to review the following information:
Distracted Driving Defined
- Definition of Distracted Driving – Basic information and a definition of what constitutes being a distracted driver.
- Distracted Driving – Article handout which outlines the definition of distracted driving along with other information.
- Distracted Driving Defined – Simple definition of what are the potential situations that could lead to distracted driving.
Cell Phones and Cars
- National Survey – Informative phone survey results outlining the behaviors of people who are behind the wheel and phone usage.
- Cell Phone Distractions – Information from the FCC on the dangers of using a cell phone while driving.
- Driving and Cell Phones – Useful site from the state of Delaware telling how using a hands free device can save lives.
- Phones and Distracted Driving – Informative page of information from Harvard Medical School on why cell phone usage while driving can be distracting.
Texting and Driving
- Texting and Driving Laws – Information on a state-by-state basis of the laws that govern texting and driving.
- Reaction Time – Study showing that texting while driving doubles the reaction time of drivers.
- Texting and Driving – Helpful page with information showing how texting has an effect on driving and reaction.
- Crash Risks and Distracted Driving – Useful information on the dangers of texting and cell usage in creating risks of crashes.
- Texting and Distracted Driving – Government page providing case studies of people who were involved in accidents due to texting while driving.
Teens and Distracted Driving
- Teens and Distracted Driving – Research study by the Pew Research Center outlining the problems of distracted driving among teenagers.
- Distracted Driving Fact Sheet – Information on the problems of distracted driving with teen-aged drivers.
- DOT and Teen Distracted Drivers – Helpful government site with information on the issues surrounding teens and driving.
- Talking to Teens – Useful site with suggestions on topics of discussions that parents can have with teens about distracted driving.
- Teen Guide to Distracted Driving – Consumer Report article outlining the problems that teens and parents face with distracted driving.
- Teen Driving Distractions – ABC News report showing the top three distractions that teens need to deal with while driving.
Other Car Distractions
- Seven Distractions – Listing of the seven worst distractions while driving.
- Distracted While Driving – Helpful article discussing some of the common distractions that we face while behind the wheel.
- Driver Distractions – Information on some of the most common causes of distracted motorists and accidents.
Distracted Driving Prevention
- Prevention Tips – Tips on how to prevent being a victim of distracted driving.
- Distracted Driving Prevention – Site providing information on what can be done to prevent drivers from being distracted.
- Preventing Distracted Driving – Helpful site with information on what can and should be done to prevent driving while distracted.
- Prevention Ideas – Information on the Distracted Driving Prevention Act and other measures that can be taken to prevent dangerous driving situations.
Distracted Driving Resources
- Distracted Driving Resources – Helpful information and resources on distracted and drowsy driving.
- Additional Resources – Collection of additional resources to educate people about the dangers of distracted driving.
- Safety Alliance Resources – Information and links on ways to understand and prevent distracted driving.
- Driving Resources – Useful collection of resources covering a variety of driving issues and situations.
- Distracted Driving Information – CDC information on a number of topics pertaining to distracted driving and prevention.
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