February 02, 2012
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Distracted Driving a Persistent Danger
New data shows that, despite nationwide education and prevention efforts, texting and driving incidents are not decreasing. Many young drivers are aware of the dangers of texting and driving but do it anyway, increasing their risk of being involved in a car accident.
The Advertising Council, a non-profit organization that distributes public-service announcements, is starting a new campaign aimed at younger drivers, ages 16 to 24 years old, to combat the rising use of cellphones to text while operating motor vehicles in the U.S. A number of groups called on the Ad Council to make the public service announcement, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, state consumer protection agencies and state attorneys general.
The Ad Council is sending a very basic message in its campaign: drivers are multi-tasking when texting and driving, and that is the same as not watching the road at all.
Texting and Driving Statistics
The insurer Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions surveyed students to find out more about this dangerous trend. Some of their findings include:
-More than 50 percent of high school students text while driving
-Fewer teens are sending text messages to peers
-More teens are sending text messages to parents and guardians
A State Farm survey also found that many parents use cellphones and other telecommunication devices while teaching their children to drive.
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
An NHTSA report on distracted driving gives some serious and sobering results:
-Drivers using handheld devices are four times as likely to get into a crash serious enough to injure themselves.
-20 percent of injury-crash reports in 2009 were related to distracted driving.
-Distracted driving is the number one killer of teens.
The Role of Parents in Driving Safety
Parents play a significant role in preventing distracted driving, particularly when it comes to young drivers. When parents teach children that it is acceptable to use mobile devices and drive, the children are more likely to follow that example.
If you, your child or another loved one was injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact a personal injury attorney with experience in car accident cases to discuss any legal claims you may have.
Article provided by Eisenberg Gilchrist & Cutt
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