National Distracted Driving Coalition
@NatlDDCoalition
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We accelerate national efforts to implement short and long term interventions to promote attentive driving and eliminate distracted driving fatalities.
Joined August 2021
From data to enforcement and technology, the first day of #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth is a great time to dig into our National Action Plan document library --> https://t.co/d406DEIXqF All month we'll be sharing the latest resources and research on #DistractedDriving. 📵
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#IIHSNews | Subaru's DriverFocus attention system, which aims to help address distracted and drowsy driving, proves popular. 🔗 https://t.co/BLJfHqkjMD Nearly 9 out of 10 drivers who have DriverFocus told researchers they use it most or all of the time.
iihs.org
Subaru’s DriverFocus system uses a driver-facing camera to detect signs of drowsiness or distraction. Nine out of 10 drivers who have the feature use it most or all of the time.
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🔴 It's National Stop on Red Week 🔴 — a stark reminder that red-light running is one of the causes of crashes, deaths, and injuries at intersections. 🚦 Always. STOP. On. Red.
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Building an effective awareness campaign starts with understanding motivations behind distracted driving. A new NDDC report offers tips and tools for crafting, communicating, and enforcing laws: https://t.co/vrp5Qapnjh
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#DYK: July 4 is the consistently the single deadliest day of the year on U.S. roads. Keep yourself and others safe: 📵 #JustDrive! 🏍️ Watch for motorcyclists! 🍺 Make your plan now for a safe ride! 🚗 Seat belt on every trip! 🐢 Watch your speed! Have a safe Independence Day! 🎆
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A new Coalition report covers best practices in crafting effective laws, from legislation through building public awareness. Find the new report: https://t.co/vrp5Qapnjh
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distracted: (adjective) dis·tract·ed di-ˈstrak-təd 1: having one's thoughts or attention drawn away : unable to concentrate or give attention to something "a distracted driver" #PhoneDown #BuckleUp
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"With this study, we wanted to understand the types of risks teens are taking, specific knowledge gaps, and which strategies are most effective for changing behavior,” says Robyn Robertson, NDDC Chair and Secretary of the Board at @TIRFUSAINC. https://t.co/jRpTf3aEBH
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Parents: Don't underestimate your influence on how your teen acts behind the wheel! In a recent survey of young drivers, parents were overwhelmingly cited as the top influence on what they do and don't do while driving. Learn more: https://t.co/jRpTf3a6M9
#DDAM
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Education, enforcement, talking with family and friends... A great reminder from David Kelly with @acusensus that there is no single solution to ending distracted driving! #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth
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"When asked to identify the most distracting activities, the respondents most often cited texting, social media use, taking selfies, handheld phone use & reaching for their cellphone." https://t.co/dJBqflpP5W
@NSCsafety @TIRFUSAINC @NatlDDCoalition #distracteddriving #roadsafety
safetyandhealthmagazine.com
More than 1 out of 3 young drivers say they know using a cellphone behind the wheel is dangerous but do it anyway, according to the results of a recent survey.
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Tuesday and Wednesday continued to see the highest handheld call duration in 2024 according to @cmtelematics. Their recent report is full of interesting data and trends. Check it out: https://t.co/Zoe1JzhK85
#DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #tuesdayvibe
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“Inexperience can lead teens to overestimate their driving abilities and think nothing bad could happen." - Robyn Robertson, chair of the @NatlDDCoalition & Secretary of the Board at the TIRF USA https://t.co/3VKg6e2lDI
#distracteddriving #roadsafety #research @DropItAndDrive
forbes.com
More than a third of young drivers reported using a smartphone while driving recently, and about half of them said they regularly texted, despite being aware of the risk.
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New research on teen driver distraction from @TIRFUSAINC and NDDC via @Forbes 👇 https://t.co/Qnz6qpWkXb
forbes.com
More than a third of young drivers reported using a smartphone while driving recently, and about half of them said they regularly texted, despite being aware of the risk.
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Awareness➡️Action We asked Kristin Pettway of @DRIVESMARTVA why raising awareness of distracted driving is so important. Choosing to drive focused can help make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day. #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth
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New research out today from NDDC and @TIRFUSAINC offers fresh insight into how the youngest drivers on our roads are interacting with technology behind the wheel. Learn more: https://t.co/jRpTf3a6M9 Thanks to @StateFarm for supporting this research
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“The number one thing I had to do is turn the notifications off so you can drive and get where you are going…” -Tasha Hairston Springs
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What do 🚗 and 🏈 have in common? They both require focus to do well. @WVUfootball's @RasheedMarshall shares why distractions hurt your performance, whether you're on the football field or behind the wheel. @GM @wrenbaker @jraindc
#DDAM #DistractedDriving #NoDistractions
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Thanks to our friends at @TRUCKINGdotORG for spreading the word about the dangers of #DistractedDriving! Now it's your turn: Who will you talk with today about distraction behind the wheel? Your words might just save a life.
Life-changing consequences take less than a minute. Keeping the roadway safe is everyone's responsibility. During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we are joining the @NatlDDCoalition's effort to put an end to preventable crashes.
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We love this message from Ryan Pietzsch at @NSCsafety! Drive for five, stay alive - who are the five loved ones that inspire you to drive distraction free? Lots of people depend on you to come home, so ditch those distractions and stay safe every day. #DDAM
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Texting while driving is the most dangerous form of distraction because it combines: 👁️ Visual distraction 🖐️ Manual Distraction 🧠 Mental Distraction Put the Phone Away or Pay. 📵
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