Distracted Driving FAQ's
Distracted Driving FAQ's
Q: Why are safety groups focused on cell phone use?
A: It is true that texting and talking on the phone are not the only distractions drivers encounter while driving. But hand-held device use is very widespread, and statistics show that it's growing. Common sense would support this. Have you ever noticed how many people are either talking on their cell-phones or texting as they walk, exercise, as they drive and even while walking next to their significant other while both are on separate phones? If that's true which of course it is, why would we think that technological distractions will not increase as technology increases? It is certainly a disturbing trend and shall likely continue until it affects us as individuals; and, unfortunately it will indeed affect most of us that see this video. Further, based on observation studies, the federal government has concluded that at any given time, 11 percent of all drivers are likely to be using a hand-held or hands-free cell phone. For hand-held phone use alone, that translates to 812,000 vehicles or more on the road at any given time just during daylight hours. Imagine the increase of distraction, and risk of car accidents, by adding darkness when driving at night!
