The Distractions of Driving
Those distracted are those in danger
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DID YOU KNOW...
Texting and driving increases your chance of a crash by 23X?
DID YOU KNOW...
Drivers with passengers are more likely to get in a crash than drivers without passengers?
STATISTICS
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--THE NUMBERS--
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In 2012, 3,328 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver, compared to 3,360 in 2011.
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In 2011, nearly one in five crashes in which someone was injured, involved distracted driving.
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In 2011, 933 passengers died in crashes with teens behind the wheel.
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Each day in the United States, more than 9 people are killed and more than 1,153 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.
--THE FACTS--
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Although most pediatricians counsel teens on driving and discuss seat belt use and alcohol use, other important teen driver crash risk factors are not discussed, including nighttime driving and teen passengers.
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Car accidents are the No. 1 cause of death among U.S. teens, who are four times as likely as adult drivers to be involved in fatal crashes. Teens are likely to drive with friends and how extra passengers can hinder their driving before a crash.
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Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving. Distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash.