Distracted Driving

Cell phone use while driving leads to _______ million crashes each year

1.6

In 2018, over __________ people were killed and over ____________ were injured in crashes that involved a distracted driver

2,800 400,000

Distracted driving claimed _____________ lives in the 2019

3,142

1 out of every ____ car crashes in the United States are caused by texting and driving

4

The risk of a collision increases by up to _____% when on a cell phone while driving

400

In 2018, about 1 in ______ people who died in a crash involving a distracted driver, were not in vehicles (pedestrians that were walking, riding bikes, etc.)

5

Texting while driving is ____ times more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk

6

Each day, approximately _____________ people attempt to use their cell phone behind the wheel of an automobile

660,000

Each day, about ____ people are killed in crashes involved by a distracted driver (CDC)

8

Effects of Distracted Driving (3)

slowed perception, delayed decision making, improper action

Inattention

Mental or emotional distraction unrelated to the task of driving

Delayed decision-making example

The car in front of you is stopping and you don't see it right away

How to prevent distracted driving:

-Assess all potential in-vehicle distractions (trash, radio, etc.) -Develop a plan to reduce/eliminate distractions (i.e. alternative route if the main route is closed) -Expect distractions to occur and think how you would prevent those or adjust to them -Adjust vehicle controls before you drive -Familiarize yourself with vehicle controls

PA Driving Law, explain and be SPECIFIC

-Bans all text and electronic messaging while driving -Cannot read, write, or send a text message -GPS, navigation screens do not count against the law -Currently, there is no law that states you cannot talk on the phone in Pennsylvania Penalties: at least $50, up to $100 with court fees -Will NOT add points to your license

In-vehicle distraction examples

-Cell phones -Physical grooming -Passengers -Eating/drinking -Adjusting the radio -Reading -Pets

Physical Distraction definition and example

-Distraction that causes a driver to take his or her hands off the wheel -Adjusting the radio, reaching in the back seat

Mental Distraction definition and example

-Distraction that takes the driver's mind away from the road -Having a fight with your bf or gf (emotional distraction), daydreaming

Visual Distraction definition and example

-Distraction that takes your eyes off the road -Looking at a cow

List potential dangers of using a cell phone while driving

-Diverting attention away from the road -Effect on proper lane position -Impact on ability to perceive potential problems -Reduced situational awareness

Explain driving simulator test

-Young drivers' response times to brake lights were as slow as those by elderly drivers -Drivers of all ages were 9% slower in hitting their brakes when needed

Distracted Driving

A physical or mental activity that is unrelated to the task of driving

Slowed perception example

A vehicle might be traveling faster than you realize, causing you to make an improper decision

Graph: Total Deaths- increase or decrease from 2010 to 2018? Distracted Driving Deaths- increase or decrease from 2010 to 2018?

Graph: Total Deaths- increase from 2010 to 2018 Distracted Driving Deaths- decrease from 2010 to 2018

Improper action example

Not braking when you should, slowing down, etc.