In october of 20, their 3yearold daughter allison hope liao was killed while. They warned about the dangers of distracted driving and. Today, technology has made it easier than ever to be distracted from the focus we should be placing on driving, with our vehicles capacity. This pledge day, speak up against distracted driving. Take the pledge and share your commitment to distractionfree driving. To show our commitment, we have created a pledge our entire team will be following for the month of april. Are you taking the missouri distracted driving pledge. Distracted driving awareness month pledge distracted. Pledge to be an attentive driver at first, it was changing the radio station, or reprimanding rambunctious children. Nows the time to show your commitment to safe driving. Take a pledge to put your devices down when crossing the street. In support of national teen driver safety week, edriving employees are taking a stance against distracted driving. Oct 17, 2016 in support of national teen driver safety week, edriving employees are taking a stance against distracted driving. Distracted driving still rampant, take the pledge kelley.
So, before the month of april comes to a close, we would like to ask all drivers out there to the pledge to drive cell free. The american academy of orthopaedic surgeons and the alliance of. Its just as important as keeping yourself safe, and if you were a victim in a car crash potentially due to a distracted driver, your attorney can actually investigate your accident and explain your legal options. Take the pledge, spread the message, and become an advocate in your community today. Halton regional police ask you to take the distracted driving challenge. We ask you to sign our pledge to never text or talk on handheld or handsfree phone while you are driving. Click the take the pledge button, complete the fields and click submit. She was hospitalized and in icu because her lungs were starting to collapse. Distracted driving awareness month take the pledge. Cut out distracted driving with associate pledge associate pledge route calls automatically via the sprint network based on driving status eliminate distracted driving with the only networkdriven solution that automatically reroutes calls to driver voicemail or driverdesignated representatives. Did you know 95% of drivers admit to being against distracted driving yet 71% still engage in activities on their smartphone while driving. From checking emails to posting on social media, behind the wheel, all of it can wait. Be a good passenger and speak out if the driver in my car is. But it was her right foot received the most damage.
Convinced of the dangers of distracted driving yet. However, distracted driving doesnt just mean texting and driving. To change behavior in sacramentostocktonmodesto prevent unnecessary accident. Use social apps like snapchat, facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.
Devices are our biggest distraction, and while its alright to be distracted while waiting to be seated at a restaurant, its not ok to be distracted while driving. Be a safetyminded passenger and speak out if the driver. Help spread awareness of the dangers of distracted driving by taking the pledge to put down your phone while driving. Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people each. I am committed to doing my part to end distracted driving. The campaign is aimed at drivers of all ages but particularly focuses on educating teens on the dangers of texting while driving. If you want to put off your final trip to the funeral home, then do not drive and try to do anything else because distracted driving claims 11 lives every day in the united states.
Commit to not texting while driving, not using a cell phone while driving or using only handsfree to talk on the phone while driving. Encourage my friends and family to drive phonefree. Take the do not drive distracted pledge alexis izquierdo. Take the do not drive distracted pledge and choose to stay alive. But no matter how many people died as a result of distracted driving today. A pledge to ensure safe driving practices, a pledge to put our devices down while driving, a pledge to remain focused while driving. Unfortunately, these accidents continue to occur and leave victims with serious injuries, simply because drivers continue to drive distracted.
Apr 04, 2017 hands free not the answer, just drive cell free arcadia, ca distracted driving awareness month, sponsored by nsc, reminds drivers to leave the cell phones alone when the car is in motion. The nsc has proclaimed the month of april to be distracted driving awareness month, and is encouraging all drivers to take the pledge to be an attentive driver. Take the phonefree pledge during distracted driving awareness month. This includes social media, calls, texts, apps, photosvideos, or any other distraction. Take the phonefree pledge during distracted driving.
Apr, 2019 new york nbc news video released by the new york state department of transportation shows a distracted driver flip his car after slamming into the back of another vehicle. Oct 20, 2016 i pledge to never take someones life because i am driving recklessly. In support of the nhtsa and distracted driving awareness month, urgent. I pledge to completely stop texting and using my cellphone while i am driving. Join fox 2 as we encourage drivers to take a personal pledge to stop distracted driving. Join us in reaching out to other teens and their parents to spread the word about this dangerous habit. This summer, join fox40 and the berg injury lawyers in taking a personal pledge to stop distracted driving. The moment that you or your loved ones get into a motorized vehicle, you are at risk of getting into a collision with a distracted driver. Getting you to sign our focused driving pledge is a key part of our effort.
New pledge urges drivers to stop being distracted, rushed or. By signing the pledge, you promise to keep your eyes on the road. Distracted driving contributed to 32% of the economic costs of crashes. Each year, distracted driving kills more than 3,300 people and injures an estimated 421,000.
Protect lives by never texting or talking on the phone while driving. Simply put, distracted driving is the practice of driving a car or other motorized vehicle like a motorcycle or truck while engaged in another activity like texting, surfing the internet, or talking. Distracted driving pledge waubonsee community college. Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people each year. As more and more drivers text while on the road, distracted driving crashes are steadily increasing year over year. Automakers are putting technology into our vehicles that allows us to make phone calls, dictate texts or emails and update social media while we are behind the wheel all actions that are proven to increase crash risk. I will not use my phone in any way that takes my attention away from the road while i am driving.
The undersigned members commit to increasing highway safety by implementing policies and procedures to eliminate the risks associated with distracted driving and by educating their professional drivers on the dangers of driving while distracted. If you text while driving you typically take your eyes off the road for five to seven seconds. You can take the pledge at any chandler police department precinct or any of the following local businesses. Students hear first hand accounts of fatal distracted. Blacker orthodontics california pools foleys heating and cooling stacey akersluxury home specialistnexthome valleywide your loan gal, kari zurn. This document contains talking points for someone giving an informal talk about distracted driving with emphasis on using a phone while driving. April is distracted driving awareness month, and attorneys at salamati law want to bring attention to the very real dangers of this deadly epidemic that claims thousands of lives every year. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website and allow us to remember you. Commit yourself to saving lives by never texting or using your phone while driving, and speak up when you see others distracted. A pledge to end distracted driving green mountain united way. Apr 02, 2014 the safe texting app is available for iphone and android devices. The latest news and updates in distracted driving brought to you by the team at. Thats why the delaware office of highway safety is partnering with bayhealth medical center in asking you to take the distracted driving pledge. Whether youre driving to work, school, or undertaking a more serious endeavor like a crosscountry move, youve undoubtedly noticed that person in front of you.
This talk could be given during a brown bag lunch learning session, or at the beginning or end of an employee meeting. You can also pledge to encourage others to sign on. Keep the road code distracted driving awareness pledge. Take the pledge the fight to end distracted driving starts with you. Unfortunately it is easier than ever to drive distracted. Join me and take the insure u pledge to be a safer, more focused driver. Students from the legal and protective services shop have partnered with pacca, youth court, and the nbpd to promote safe driving practices. Weand every other driver on the roadcertainly hope so. I pledge to never allow my phone to endanger myself or others behind the wheel. Join uhaul in taking the pledge to stop texting and driving. Distracted driving awareness month pledge take the pledge.
Take the pledge for distracted driving awareness month. Protect lives by never driving while distracted or fatigued. I pledge because i believe driving distraction free can save lives and make the world a safer place. Any activity that could divert a drivers attention away from the primary task of driving is distracted driving.
To take part of this movement, you take a photo of yourself with it can wait written on your hand to show the world that you pledge to never drive distracted again. Then we began eating and drinking behind the wheel. Pledge to drive cell free for distracted driving awareness. Apr 14, 2017 this summer, join fox 2 as we encourage drivers to take a personal pledge to stop distracted driving. They are currently taking part in a campaign in the front lobby regarding distracted driving. Distracted driving is rampant on our roadways, killing hundreds each year.
To date, more than 39 million people have taken the pledge to drive distraction free. I understand the dangers associated with these actions and will spread the word to my family and friends to help us put an end to the dangerous habit. Seek a qualified attorney and get a free consultation. They are encouraging all students and faculty to take the pledge to eliminate distracted driving.
With over 11,000,000 pledges made, people across the nation are making roads safer through their commitment to it can wait. Well then send you a confirmation email with a link to a printable pledge form that you can sign and keep in your vehicle. Take the pledge against distracted driving chandler police. However, those that havent experienced a crash due to distracted driving mistakenly believe that they can multitask behind the wheel. On may 1st well apply 100 perkville points to every account that has completed the ntw no distracted driving pledge. Researchers and state insurance regulators all point to distracted driving as the cause of more frequent and more expensive car accidents, resulting in higher insurance premiums. The safe driver pledge was developed by fss founding members amy tamliao and hsipei liao. The catastrophic consequences of distracted driving grow higher each year. Sign the pledge i ignored those warnings about texting while driving because everyone else was doing it. Take the pledge now and confirm your belief that life is worth it, distracted driving is not. In 86% of emergency department visits for medicine poisoning, the child got into medicine belonging to a. Distracted driving is any form of activity that diverts a persons attention away from their. Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 2,841 lives in 2018 alone. Petition pledge to never be distracted while driving.
Safety advocates agree, talking and texting on a handheld cell phone is just too dangerous. Car and driver magazine recently tested a 22yearold driver s reaction times as he drove under different conditions. Thats when she veered into the bike lane hitting kirby. Hi, im sergeant jared mcleod of the halton regional police service. Simply put, distracted driving is the practice of driving a car or other motorized vehicle like a motorcycle or truck while engaged in another activity like texting, surfing the internet, or. In fact, when you get into your car, we ask you to simply turn off your phone until you reach your destination.
This march, hundreds of dealers across the country will work together to raise awareness of positive driving habits in their local communities. Applicants must have a valid drivers license and prove student. Join the millions who have pledged to drive distraction free. Distracted driving pledge greater new bedford regional. Nhtsa leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. By completing this form you pledge to put your phone down and keep your eyes on the road. Nov 23, 2016 the group also found that the highest distraction to a driver is speaking while driving. Theres no way you can safely use a device while behind the wheel, and april is the month to take a pledge. Take action today, and pledge to stop driving distracted. First time users, please create an account so you can start taking advantage of your member benefits right away. I never want another family to lose a loved one because i am rushing, angry or distracted. Distracted driving is a growing concern, especially when it comes to teens and young adults. This isnt something that anyone wants to think about, but lets face it, the number of distracted drivers who are on their phones is increasing by the day.
You glance over and, sure enough, theyre focused on something. If you talk on your cell phone while driving its like driving with a blood alcohol count of. The fight to end distracted driving starts with you. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep americas roads safe. Take the pledge to stop distracted driving thursday, march 10, 2016 to put it another way, a distraction is anything that takes your eyes off the road visual distraction, your mind off the road cognitive distraction, or your hands off the wheel manual distraction. In this issue, well talk more about the perils of distracted driving as well as share information about how you can take proactive measures to avoid taking part in it. Safe driving pledge association for safe international.
Take our pledge to end distracted driving now, and challenge your friends to do the same. Distracted driving contributed to 1 out of every 5 crashes. In one test, he read a short text while driving 56 kilometers 35 miles per hour. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for. Apr 20, 2016 woman sending text messages while driving. Take the pledge and make the commitment to drive phonefree today. Join them and pledge to take the wheel, not a life. Be a good passenger and speak out if the driver in my car is distracted. I will encourage my friends and family to drive phonefree. Pledge to put devices down when crossing the street. Despite high awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, a kelley blue book study reveals that 61 percent of drivers surveyed admit to multi. Distracted driving causes thousands of serious accidents every year, and more and more states are passing laws limiting cell phone use in an effort to curb one of the main sources of distraction. If you dont know your nsc membership id number, email customer service or call 800 6217619. Pledge to avoid distracted driving by joining the it can wait campaign.
Apr 24, 2018 according to the arrest affidavit, the driver became distracted when she looked down to push the off button on the vehicles stereo, to turn off an incoming call. Broken into two brackets, eight verizon wireless stores throughout ohio are competing in the pledge. Even without the app, you can still take the pledge to help reduce distracted driving. Behind the wheel, theres no such thing as a quick text, an important phone call or the. According to university of michigan transportation research institute umtri research, 20 percent of teens and 10 percent of parents admit that they have extended. Fox 2 news is asking drivers to take a personal pledge to. Take the pledge dont let your cell phone or other distractions cause you to crash. By ryan luckey, assistant vice president, corporate brand marketing. The berry kids brought their campaign called one life is enough to ridge point high school in sienna plantation. Get distracted driving facts to share with your drivers, plus learn.
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