Distracted driving can mean any activity that takes a person’s attention off the road, which can include texting, talking on the phone, watching a video, eating, or being distracted by passengers or the radio. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, around 421,000 people were injured due to distracted driving in 2012. The highest percent of drivers who were involved in fatal car accidents were under the age of twenty years old. Furthermore, a study revealed that the average time an individual’s eyes are off the road while texting is five seconds. If the individual was driving at a speed of 55mph, five seconds without paying attention to the road is equivalent to driving across the length of a football field blindfolded.
Distracted driving is one of the highest causes of death for teenagers. Here are some tips for teenagers on how to keep safe while driving:
- Commit to being a distraction-free driver
- Speak up if you are a passenger in a car with a distracted driver
- If you have to make a call, make sure you pull off the side of the road in a safe area
Parents can also help instill safe driving practices in teenagers.
- Make sure you exhibit safe driving techniques, including being a distraction-free driver
- Set ground rules for teenagers when they are learning how to drive
- Know Florida driving laws
- Set a positive example for young kids
Texting and driving causes 1,600,000 accidents per year and results in 11 deaths each day. Practicing safe driving practices may not only save your life, but also those in your circle of influence.
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries due to an accident that was not your fault, Florida car crash lawyers in Lakeland, Orlando, and Tampa may be able to help. For more information, fill out a https://www.burnetti.com, initiate a chat with our online operator, or call 1-888-BURNETTI.