YouthEndDD

Sponsored by the Casey Feldman Foundation dedicated to inspiring youth to take action to end distracted driving.

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GHSA Tips for Managing Driver Distraction

1.Turn it off and stow it. Turn your phone off or switch it to silent mode before you get in the car. Then stow it away so that it’s out of reach. 2.Spread the word. Record a message on your phone that tells callers you’re driving and will get back to them when you’re off the road, or sign up for a service that offers this feature. 3.Pull over. If you need to make a call, pull over to a safe area first. 4.Use your passengers. Ask a passenger to make the call or respond to a text for you. 5.X the Text. Don’t ever text and drive, surf the web or read your email while driving. It’s dangerous and against the law in most state. Even voice-to-text isn’t risk-free.3 6.Know the law. Familiarize yourself with state and local laws before you get in the car. Some states and localities prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones in addition to texting. 7.Prepare. If using a GPS device, enter your destination before you start to drive. If you prefer a map or written directions, review them in advance. If you need help while driving, ask a passenger to assist you or pull over to a safe location to change your GPS or review your map/directions. 8.Secure your pets. Unsecured pets can be a big distraction in the car. 9.Mind the kids. Pull over to a safe place to address situations involving children in the car. 10.Focus on driving. Multi-tasking behind the wheel is dangerous.4 Refrain from eating, drinking, reading, grooming, smoking, and any other activity that takes your mind and eyes off the road.

http://www.ghsa.org/html/issues/distraction/tips.html 

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“I wasn’t using it – I just like to hold it.”

“But it was an emergency call to my wedding planner!”

ICBC rounds up the Top 10 most laughable excuses drivers have given officers after being pulled over for talking on their cellphones.

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Check out the 3 types of distractions. Manual, visual and cognitive.

Manual distractions are those where you move your hands away from the task of controlling the vehicle. Reaching for a soda in the drink carrier is an example of a manual distraction.

Visual distractions are those where you focus your eyes away from the road. You drop your soda, and when it spills all over the floor of the car, you look down at your ruined shoes and stained slacks: that’s a visual distraction.

A cognitive distraction is when you’re mind wanders away from the task of driving. You start to consider whether you can afford to replace the clothing you just ruined, and what stores have bargains this week, and you’re no longer paying attention to the essential job of driving. Bingo: cognitive distraction

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Impaired Driving = Driving drunk, drugged, distracted, &/or drowsy. endimpaireddriving.org #EndImpairedDriving

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Impaired Driving = Driving drunk, drugged, distracted, &/or drowsy. go-faar.org/1SOt9rV #EndImpairedDriving

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Buckle up this #Christmas, don't let #distracteddriving be part of your holidays. @Safe_Roads @SafeWayRightWay

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Santa, we said no texting and flying. @connorLynchFoundation

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Distracted driving is dangerous.

Yet people continually drive while doing other tasks like eating, using their cell phones, reaching for DVDs or interacting with other passengers like it's no big deal.  We want to ask, "Why?" Complete this poll :http://goo.gl/ftsy3p

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We’re taking the fight against distracted driving to a whole new level. Have you ever seen someone doing yoga, office work or twerking in their car? Well, now you can. Go here to find out about progressive’s #DriveSafe campaign: http://www.howtobeadad.com/2014/23478/live-free-drive-safe It’s a good cause. Please spread the word. Reblog this.

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YOLO isn’t a great excuse for video chatting behind the wheel. Just wait and connect IRL. It Can Wait.

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The real costs of distracted driving

(Infographic: NBC Nightly News)

It’s now illegal to text and drive in more than 40 states across the country and the penalties for breaking the law are increasingly stiff. Although about a quarter of all auto collisions are believed to be linked to digital distraction, no nationwide standards exist for investigating accidents where authorities suspect a handheld device was involved.

More from NBC Nightly News

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Apps to prevent distracted driving that you can download now

Tech columnist Jennifer Jolly talks to TODAY's Natalie Morales about some strategies to prevent distracted driving, as more and more people hit the road during the holiday season. Joel Feldman and Dianne Anderson also share their story of loss after their 21-year-old daughter Casey was hit and killed by a distracted driver six years ago. Since then, they've made it their mission to help prevent similar tragedies from happening.

EndDD (End Distracted Driving) founders and parents of the late Casey Feldman, Joel Feldman and Dianne Anderson were on The Today Show this morning talking about their daughter, Casey and distracted driving.

[mykidjustsaid]

We’re taking the fight against distracted driving to a whole new level. Have you ever seen someone doing yoga, office work or twerking in their car? Well, now you can. Go here to find out about progressive’s #DriveSafe campaign: http://www.howtobeadad.com/2014/23478/live-free-drive-safe It’s a good cause. Please spread the word. Reblog this.

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WOW! Yes, this is distracted driving to a whole new level.