South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Post

According to the Federal Highway Administration, distracted driving accounts for over 3,000 fatal crashes and over 300,000 injury crashes in the United States. Drivers are more alert and focused on safe driving when not distracted by mobile devices. One way to prevent distracted driving is to use your phone's “Do Not Disturb” feature, or put your cell phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of your vehicle until you arrive at your destination. Buckle up and put your phone down every single time you get behind the wheel! #SDDOT #SD511 #BuckleUpPhoneDown

#DistractedDrivingDangersItCanWait Image of a driver with a mobile phone, crossed out or a visual showing the consequences of distracted driving YourMessagesCanWait. Your Life Can't Every year, thousands of accidents are caused by distracted driving. Using your mobile phone while driving significantly increases the risk of crashes. Stay safe. Stay focused. Protect yourself and others on the road. #ItCanWait #DriveSafe #RoadSafety #DistractedDriving #StayFocused #ZeroDistractions Let's Make Our Roads Safer Join us in spreading awareness about the dangers of using mobile phones while driving. Share this message and encourage others to commit to distraction-free driving. #SafetyFirst #DriveAlert #StopTextingAndDriving #SaveLives

Here are two-steps guaranteed to keep you safe behind the wheel. It’s so simple to follow, anyone can (and should) do it! 🚦Put your seatbelt on. 🚦Put your phone away. 🚦That's literally all you have to do! Distracted driving and cellphone usage are the leading causes of crashes in the United States. By not using your phone device behind the wheel, you are more alert and focused on safe driving habits. Sometimes even the most attentive drivers are involved in a crash outside of their control. Wearing a seat belt every time you enter a vehicle becomes your best defense against injury and death. #SDDOT #SD511

Did you know that driver distraction is the #1 cause of car accidents? There are so many things that can distract you while driving and it only takes a second for disaster to occur. Here’s a list of a few things that can become dangerous distractions while driving: Cell phones and other mobile devices Radios and stereos Eating, drinking or smoking Animals in the vehicle Looking at your surroundings rather than the road Thinking about something other than driving Even talking to your passengers can become a concern when you start to pay more attention to the conversation than the road. We encourage you to focus on the road and pay attention while driving. It could save you or a loved one from unnecessary tragedy. For more information on distracted driving, visit www.distraction.gov #mmginsurance #distracteddriving #safetyfirst

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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

Distracted Driving 2.0 Distracted Driving determine the type of distraction preventing a driver from giving full attention to his or her driving recognize why multitasking can cause collisions identify why mobile devices distract drivers control distractions when driving Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers. People driving while talking on their cell phones or eating put all road users at risk. With motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) now among the top causes of injury-related deaths and the number one cause of work-related deaths, all responsible drivers must be able to control distractions while at the wheel. This course, you will learn why distractions cause accidents, and how to minimize your exposure to them #learning #jobtraining #growthmindset #growthopportunities #motivatedmindset #motivatedaily #keepworking #jll #maintenance #propertymanagement #multifamily #maintenancemanagement #propertymaintenance #assetmanagement #jobs #training #traininganddevelopment 

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

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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