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Join us in observing Distracted Driving Awareness Month to spread the word about the importance of driving distraction-free! Sponsored by the National Safety Council, this awareness campaign takes place in April every year and reminds us to just drive. Whether it’s texting, calling, social media, or any number of the numerous distractions in our cars, the key message of Distracted Driving Awareness Month is to JUST DRIVE. If something requires your hands or your eyes while you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle, remember to stay focused and just drive. Distracted driving isn’t just dangerous for you and your passengers—the lives of pedestrians, bicyclists, work zone workers, and other cars around you are also at risk. #saferoads #drivesafe #ItCanWait #JustDrive

Do you know the simple steps you can take to avoid distracted driving? Enabling Do Not Disturb mode, taking care of texts and emails before you drive, and setting up your GPS or music while you’re still parked can help us keep each other safe on the road. Take the National Safety Council #JustDrive Pledge to drive distraction-free during Distracted Driving Awareness Month and beyond: https://bit.ly/NSCPledge24. #DDAM

Drivers who text while operating a vehicle are 23 times more likely to become involved in a car accident. 🚗📵 By spreading awareness about the importance of focusing on the road while driving, we can reduce the number of accidents caused by distractions. Let's all make a commitment to prioritize safety and avoid distractions while driving, not just during this awareness month, but every time we are on the road. Together, we can create a safer environment for everyone on the streets. That's the #Upside. #distracteddrivingawarenessmonth #itcanwait

🚗🛑 April is #DistractedDrivingAwareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of multitasking while operating a vehicle. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to become distracted by our phones, passengers or other activities while driving. However, the consequences of #distracteddriving can be devastating, leading to accidents, injuries and fatalities. Read the full article to learn more.

Distracted driving is an issue. Okay don't take my word than, look at the statistics. Distracted driving claimed 3,308 lives in 2022. Texting while driving takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds, which at 55 mph is like driving the length of a football field. 290,000 people were injured in crashes involving distracted drivers in 2022. Drivers aged 25-34 were responsible for the highest percentage of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes. Using your phone while driving not only endangers your life but also the lives of others on the road. I ask to stay focused and avoid distractions to ensure everyone's safety. #DriveSafe #StayFocused #NoTextingWhileDriving #RoadSafety #DistractedDriving #SafetyFirst #SaveLives #StayAlert #PublicSafety #safety #safetytips #statistics

🚨 Prioritize Safe Driving: Combat Distracted Driving Today! 🚨 Did you know? At least eight individuals lose their lives daily due to accidents linked to distracted drivers. This startling statistic, revealed by the National Safety Council, underscores the critical importance of observing Distracted Driving Awareness Month every April. #DistractedDrivingAwareness #StaySafeOnTheRoad #NSC

# April is actually Distracted Driving Awareness Month [National Safety Council]! It's a crucial time to remember the dangers of taking your focus away from the road. Here are some key points to remember:- Distracted driving is a serious issue that can lead to accidents, injuries, and fatalities. In 2021, distracted driving was involved in over 3,500 deaths [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]. Distracted driving is a serious issue, causing thousands of deaths and injuries every year. Texting is a major culprit, but any activity that takes your attention away from the road can be risky. This includes:- 🚫 1. Talking on the phone (even hands-free) 2. Using social media 3. Eating and drinking 4. Adjusting the radio or GPS 5. Applying makeup Here are some tips to stay focused on the road:- 1. Put your phone away: Out of sight, out of mind. Silence 2. your phone or put it in the trunk or glove compartment. 3. Designate a texter: If you absolutely must send a message, have a passenger handle it. 4. Pull over: If you need to use your phone or tend to a. distraction, find a safe place to pull over first. 5. Focus on driving: Make driving your top priority. The destination will be there when you arrive safely. ♧ We can all help make our roads safer. Is there anything else you'd like to know about Distracted Driving Awareness Month? #Roadsafety #Awarness

Will you join us and pledge to eliminate distractions behind the wheel? April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Help us prioritize safety as you travel from place to place. Visit SeeMeAZ.com for important safety tips. #FocusOnTheRoad #EliminateDistractions #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth

🚨 Did you know... 🚨 Around 80% of UK road traffic collisions and 65% of near misses had some kind of inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. It would seem that as cars get safer, quieter and more tech-laden, we're concentrating less and less on what's really important: our driving and other road users. April is 'Distracted Driving Awareness Month' in the US (link below) and the UK is investing heavily in AI-driven cameras which aim to catch drivers WhatsApping their mates while cruising down the M1. All good, important stuff. But we believe raising awareness and penalising offenders will only achieve part of the solution. The top of this particular road safety triangle is providing REWARDS for safer, more mindful driving. This is what's really going to change behaviours. Which is where we come in...👏🏽💡 Our gamified app enables safe drivers to collect XP with every trip, to be redeemed against rewards on over 150 big name brands. Plus, drivers can compare their scores with mates, family and work colleagues, as well as take quizzes to help them reduce their own risk events on the road (and earn even more XP.) And in case you were wondering, the app runs in the background of your phone while you're driving and only lets you review your trip data and rewards after your journey. Smart and safe, in other words. Our dedicated UK-based team is looking for socially conscious partners like YOU to join us on this important journey. We'd love to connect for a chat over Zoom or face-to-face. Let's improve the UK's road safety together. To find out more… give us a follow, visit https://lnkd.in/e2w5Vbva or get in touch at info@saferoadschallenge.uk 🚘 🏍 🚚 🇬🇧 #RewardingMindfulDriving #RoadSafety #DriveResponsibly #NoMoreRTCs #DriverTech #EarnRewards #DistractedDriving #JustDrive https://lnkd.in/eT8w9rXu

Remember, every time you get behind the wheel, you have the power to make choices that ensure not just your safety, but also the safety of others. Everyday I see it, you see it, someone is failing the driving test. Drive Sensible: No Drinking and Driving No Driving and Texting No Drugged Driving Driving While Impaired there is a better way. #DriveSensible #RoadSafetyAwareness #SafeDrivingLifeSaver #DontDriveMeUpTheWall #ResponsibleDriving #NoDistractionsJustDrive #DriveSmartSaveLives #BehindTheWheelResponsibly #StayAlertStayAlive #DrivingEthicsMatter #savelives #safety #safetyfirst #drive