According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 34,247 fatal crashes in 2017, in which 37,133 people were killed.
Of those fatalities, at least 3166 people died in distraction-related crashes.
Despite years of research and increased awareness, the scourge of distracted driving is not going away, and younger drivers are at risk.
There’s simply no safe way to use a cell phone while driving!
A recently updated white paper published by the National Safety Council concludes that even hands-free driving is unsafe.
“Understanding the Distracted Brain: Why driving while using hands-free cell phones is risky behavior” includes references to dozens of scientific studies and reports that describe how using a cell phone, either hands-free or handheld, requires the brain to “multitask,” which cannot be done safely while driving.
The research shows cell phone use while driving impairs driving performance and weakens the brain’s ability to capture driving cues. Read the report here.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 34,247 fatal crashes in 2017, in which 37,133 people were killed.
Of those fatalities, at least 3166 people died in distraction-related crashes.
Despite years of research and increased awareness, the scourge of distracted driving is not going away, and younger drivers are at risk.
There’s simply no safe way to use a cell phone while driving!
A recently updated white paper published by the National Safety Council concludes that even hands-free driving is unsafe.
“Understanding the Distracted Brain: Why driving while using hands-free cell phones is risky behavior” includes references to dozens of scientific studies and reports that describe how using a cell phone, either hands-free or handheld, requires the brain to “multitask,” which cannot be done safely while driving.
The research shows cell phone use while driving impairs driving performance and weakens the brain’s ability to capture driving cues. Read the report here.
ABOUT US
KADD was founded by Scott D. Camassar and Stephen M. Reck, of the Law Firm of Stephen M. Reck & Scott D. Camassar, LLC in North Stonington, CT, to help educate kids of all ages about the dangers of distracted driving.
We’re dedicated to responsible driving and keeping kids safe.
We don’t want to see kids injured or killed by texting and driving, or by others’ texting and driving.
Please join us in this campaign, and take the pledge today.
Resources
- AAA Teen Driving
- CT Teen Driving Safety Partnership’s Parent-Teen Driving Contract
- EndDistractedDriving.org
- Blog: From Reid’s Dad
- Verizon’s Commitment to Safety
- New Driver Guide to Auto Safety
- Global Road Safety Partnership
- Cycling: THINK!:Roadsafety
Bicycles | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Guide
- Safety Tips | Safe Kids Worldwide
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Centers for Disease Control - National Organizations for Youth Safety
- Law Firm of Stephen M. Reck & Scott D. Camassar, LLC
- Connecticut/Rhode Island Personal Injury Law Blog, by The Law Firm of Stephen M. Reck & Scott D. Camassar, LLC
- The National Safety Council
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I pledge to not text or use my cell phone while driving. I understand the serious dangers caused by distracted driving and will talk to my family and friends about these dangers, to help make the roads safer for everyone.
Founded by Scott D. Camassar &
Stephen M. Reck, of the
Law Firm of Stephen M. Reck & Scott D. Camassar, LLC
391 Norwich Westerly Road
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Office: (860) 535-4040
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