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Don’t Drive Distracted

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?

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Don’t Drive Distracted

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  1. Don’t Drive Distracted Injury and Prevention on the Roads v4c.hcyouth.org

  2. 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?

  3. 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.

  4. Distracted Driving: Manual • Manual distracted driving is when your hands are physically off the wheel. • Considered Manual Distracted Driving: • Cell Phone Use • Eating • Changing the Radio • Setting a GPS • Putting on Make Up

  5. Distracted Driving: Visual • Visual distracted driving is when your eyes are no longer on the road. • Considered Visual Distracted Driving: • Looking at somebody else • Following a GPS unit • Watching a Movie • Checking the time • Trying to find something in the car

  6. Distracted Driving: Cognitive • Cognitive distracted driving is when your mind is no longer on the road. • Considered Visual Distracted Driving: • Daydreaming • Talking to somebody • Stress • Thinking about a TV Show • Listening to Music

  7. Statistics • Data from Maryland’s Shock Trauma and Distraction.gov, a group created by the NHTSA.

  8. Statistics • 16% 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.

  9. 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%)

  10. Question? • If driving distracted is so dangerous, why do so many people do it?

  11. Behaviors • Distracted 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 go • Constantly sending Text Messages • Worried about family or Work Life • People are not aware of distracted driving – it’s always been a part of our life. • New GPS Unit • Car Radio • Having conversations in the car

  12. 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!

  13. Don’t Drive Distracted Injury and Prevention on the Roads v4c.hcyouth.org

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