Cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year.
One in four accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving.
An estimated 400,000 people were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver.
Don’t become a statistic!
The Collision Repair Education Foundation has joined forces with the NABC® to put the brakes on distracted driving. From Google maps to cell phones, entertainment screens, rowdy passengers and more, just one quick glance from the road can result in a dented fender, damaged bumper or worse.
What can you do to be safer on the road, not wreck your ride and protect your friends?
Prepare for your road trip by downloading directions, checking weather and traffic conditions, setting your music and making sure you know where all the vehicle controls like lights and windshield wipers are located
Reduce cell phone distractions by setting devices to “do not disturb”
Tell your friends in the car not to distract you with stupid behavior
Don’t try to juggle eating, getting ready for school, looking for your books or homework while driving