6 Resources for Distracted Driving Safety & Education
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:01 pm
Just received the following information in an email from Kathleen Carter of EducatorsLab.org:
- Thank you Kathleen!
- Distracted Drivers Feel Addicted to Technology Behind the Wheel
- There is a very disturbing reason we feel the need to use our phones when we’re behind the wheel – we have become so addicted to technology that we depend on it even when we know it’s dangerous to do so.
- This resource provides not only the alarming statistics of how frequently we drive while we’re preoccupied, but also offers suggestions on how to put an end to this trend.
- Although those of us who enable hands-free devices in our vehicles have the best intentions, these gadgets don’t make us immune to being distracted and putting ourselves and others in harm’s way.
- Our little ones can be a source of distraction while driving if we don’t exercise extreme caution while they’re in the car. Help to ensure that your kids travel safely with these important tips.
- I frequently travel with my dog in the front seat. I never realized how this is not only an unsafe practice for my dog, but is also a constant source of distraction for me even on quick trips!
- This deadly issue has become so prevalent that the National Safety Council has named April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.