Distracted Driving Awareness

Distracted Driving Awareness: NSC

Multitasking is a Myth: Driving and cell phone conversations both require a great deal of thought. When doing them at the same time, your brain is unable to do either well. For example, it’s nearly impossible to read a book and have a phone conversation. While driving, this often results in crashes due to delayed braking times and not seeing traffic signals.

Cell Phone Crashes are Under-reported. We know cell phone-related car crashes are a problem. We just don’t know how big the problem is. Unfortunately, no breathalyzer-like test exists for cell phone use behind the wheel and drivers in crashes are often reluctant to admit use. This creates a huge gap in the data.

Learn About the Challenges. No Safe Way to Use a Cell Phone and Drive Even when talking hands-free, drivers can miss seeing up to half of what’s around them because they are engaged in a cell phone conversation.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Join us in observing Distracted Driving Awareness Month and share the message, “When you’re behind the wheel, your only job is to drive.”

Take the safe-driving pledge. Get free access to posters, a social media kit, a policy template for your workplace and more. NSC members also get access to webinars, a toolkit on pedestrian safety and other member exclusives. Click here for theses resources from NSC and more information on this important safety topic.