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How often do you see the drivers on the roadway staring at their cell phones? While distracted driving or texting while driving is a notorious problem for teenage drivers, many people assume that professional drivers know the dangers of such behavior. Unfortunately, this endemic problem also exists among the professional drivers carrying up to 80,000 pounds on public roadways.  Read our latest blog to learn more about Identifying & Proving a Dangerous Cause of Many Truck Accidents: Distracted Driving. https://lnkd.in/eJbK9uHx

Multitasking Is A Myth In 2022, distracted driving killed 3,308 people. April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Here, at Craig, Kelley & Faultless, we encourage drivers to stop trying to multitask with cell phones while driving, and to instead focus on the road ahead. Distracted driving is unbelievably dangerous. This April, we’re asking drivers to take the pledge to drive phone-free always. Share with your family and friends to make sure they know the dangers of trying to multitask on the road. To read the full article, click the following link: https://lnkd.in/gMUAGbCJ

Know the Enemy: Distracted Driving: Distracted driving isn't just about phones; it's any activity diverting your focus from the road. Let's recognize the dangers - visual, manual, and cognitive distractions - to make safer driving choices. #DriveSafe #AwarenessMatters

Distractions on the road and in the car can have serious consequences for drivers behind the wheel. When we think about distracted driving, we often think about mobile phones. Distracted driving, however, is so much broader and more complex than that and the work needed to tackle this growing issue requires a systems-based approach. At Austroads, we are taking the lead in tackling driver distraction. We have a long-term plan to quell distracted driving and the accidents it causes on our roads. Sign up to our mailing list to be kept in the loop whenever we have news to share. Signup here: https://lnkd.in/gu3_AdNF

Let's admit it: we have all been guilty of using our cell phones while driving at one time or another. Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous driving distractions. Distractive driving is dangerous and can cause costly accidents. Please check out the link for tips on avoiding distracted driving. Let's all be distraction-free when driving and get home safely. https://lnkd.in/gUQzpXxX #SafeDriving #StayAlert #RoadSafety #OurStateFarm

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. From cell phones to food to passengers, driving distraction-free can feel impossible. When you consider the consequences resulting in a serious car accident, it's important to know there are steps you can take to remove distractions. Take a look at this video and learn to identiify distracted drivers sharing the road with you: https://lnkd.in/gUb_rk3w

Create a distraction-free driving policy It is common for drivers to engage in other activities while driving, which could lead to accidents. Ensuring your drivers stay away from operating mobile phones while driving is a crucial aspect of this policy.#Distractionfreepolicy

Good insights in this Zurich article.

Ending Distracted Driving is Everyone's Responsibility From National Safety Council (NSC) Thousands have Died in Crashes Involving Cell Phone Use Many distractions exist while driving, but cell phones are a top distraction because so many drivers use them for long periods of time each day. Almost everyone has seen a driver distracted by a cell phone, but when you are the one distracted, you often don't realize that driver is you. Learn More: https://ow.ly/XWLZ50Rpuyb #riskmanagement #riskmanagers

Stay focused on the road! Distracted driving isn't just about phones; it's any activity that takes your attention away. Whether you're the driver or the passenger, prioritize safety. 🚗💡 #DriveFocused #SafetyFirst Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvSVDJhw