Let's talk about distracted driving
April is DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH, and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is saying
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to distracted driving. Learn more about this dangerous trend.
DISTRACTED DRIVING has become a national epidemic — endangering passengers, adjacent vehicle occupants, motorcyclists and bicyclists, and nearby pedestrians.
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While we generally think of distracted driving as texting or talking on the phone while behind the wheel, it can take many other forms...
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distaction is deadly
3,166
NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED NATIONALLY BY DISTRACTED DRIVING IN 2017
20,000
NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED NATIONALLY BY DISTRACTED DRIVING BETWEEN 2012-2017
391,000
NUMBER OF PEOPLE INJURED NATIONALLY IN DISTRACTED DRIVING RELATED CRASHES IN 2015
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING has become an especially problematic trend among younger drivers. In 2017, 8% of people killed nationally in teen driving crashes (ages 15-19) died when the teen drivers were distracted.
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Texting while driving is an illegal, ticketable offense in Tennessee. You could end up paying a hefty fine, and could get points on your license.
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When you get behind the wheel, be an example to your family and friends:
PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY.
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Drive without distractions every day.
For more information, please visit
www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving
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