National Safety Council reports that Motor vehicle fatalities are up 6% from 2015, with more than 40,000 people killed in 2017. From cell phones to dashboard infotainment systems to evolving voice command features, all pose a threat to our safety. Just one second of your attention is all takes to change a life forever.
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A LIFESAVING CHECKLIST
- First and foremost, turn off your cell phone. There is no safe way to make a call while driving – not even hands – free.
- Send and read text messages and emails before you start driving.
- If you’re going on a longer drive, schedule breaks to stop, park safely, and respond to messages.
- Put your destination into your GPS so you do not need to touch it while the car is moving.
- Social media can wait. No update, tweet or video is worth a life.
- Do not call or text friends or family if you know they are driving.
- Be part of the solution, Just Drive.
For more information, go to nsc.org