Distracted driving by CHRISTOPHER JENKINS https://padlet.com/0814769/distracted_driving Drivers ED 5.02 Assignment en-us 2018-01-30 13:56:37 UTC 2025-11-19 03:16:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Why is distracted driving a problem, especially for teen drivers? 0814769 https://padlet.com/0814769/distracted_driving/wish/226073040 When you get distracted, whether it be texting, anxiety, or any other factors with being an inexperienced driver, it takes your eyes and/or mind off the road. ]]> 2018-01-30 14:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/0814769/distracted_driving/wish/226073040 Statistics 0814769 https://padlet.com/0814769/distracted_driving/wish/230580644
  • According to the US Department of Transportation, 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes involving a distracted driver in the United States each day.
  • Also,  study from the AAA found that distractions cause 60 percent of all moderate to severe teen crashes. 
    • (nhtsa.gov)


    ]]>     2018-02-12 13:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/0814769/distracted_driving/wish/230580644     Who is working to solve this problem? 0814769 https://padlet.com/0814769/distracted_driving/wish/230584570 The NHTSA (National Highway traffic Safety Administration) and the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) are working to inform teens on destructive decisions they are making on the road. 
    (nhtsa.gov)
     (sadd.org)

    ]]>     2018-02-12 14:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/0814769/distracted_driving/wish/230584570     What can you do to help with this problem? 0814769 https://padlet.com/0814769/distracted_driving/wish/230592862
  • Turn off cellphone, other electronics in the car
  • Let people know before you drive that you will be on the road so not to call/text them.
  • Don't be anxious or nervous
  • Focus on the road
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