Summary
Driving distraction is dangerous, as it claimed 3,450 lives in 2016 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Learn the facts, participate and help us keep the roads of the United States safe.What is Driving Distraction?
Driving distraction is any activity that diverts attention from driving — including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle or adjusting the stereo or entertainment and navigation systems — anything that you divert attention from the task of driving safely. The most alarming distraction is texting. Sending or reading a text removes sight of the road for 5 seconds. Going at 55 mph, it's like driving the length of an American football field with your eyes closed. You cannot drive safely unless the driving task has your full attention. Any activity in which you participate, in addition to driving, is a potential distraction and increases the risk of crashing.
TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTS
USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES BY DRIVERS IN 2016 (PDF, 704 KB)In 2016 alone, 3,450 people died. 391,000 people were injured in car crashes that involved distracted drivers in 2015. During daylight hours, approximately 481,000 drivers use cell phones while driving. That creates a huge potential for deaths and injuries on US roads. The teenagers were the most reported age group as distracted at the time of fatal shocks. for a service please visit minicab Bethnal green
NHTSA is dedicated to eliminating risky behaviors on our nation's roads
NHTSA leads the nationwide fight against distraction by driving educating Americans about their dangers and partnering with state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce laws against driving distractions that help us stay safe. NHTSA campaigns and public service announcements try to convince Americans that driving safely means driving without distractions. You have probably seen or heard our public service announcements, but we are also on Facebook and Twitter, sharing stories and tips to help save lives.The basis of NHTSA's efforts against driving distraction and other risky behaviors is our partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies. States determine laws that affect driving distraction, but NHTSA provides Federal investments in locally driven strategies that address the specific needs of states. One of the highlights of this relationship occurs in April, during the Driver Distraction Awareness Month, which combines a national advertising campaign with an energetic measure of compliance called Driving and Texting - You're Paying.
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