Public Safety Campaign
A Text Can Wait.
Life Can’t.
Distracted driving can take lives. Choose the road over the phone.
Distracted driving can take lives. Choose the road over the phone.
Statistics
About 9 people die every day in distracted driving crashes.
Thousands of injuries happen each year because drivers look at their phones.
Looking at your phone for 5 seconds at highway speed is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.
Why it matters
Looking at a phone makes it harder to react to sudden changes in traffic, pedestrians, or road hazards.
Even a second of distraction can lead to a serious crash when your attention leaves the lane ahead.
Taking your hands or focus off the wheel increases risk and reduces your ability to steer safely.
Stay safe
Put your phone away before driving
Set GPS and music before starting your trip
Keep both hands on the wheel
Keep your eyes on the road
Take the pledge
“I pledge to keep my phone down and my eyes on the road.”