Helping prevent distracted driving
Let’s work together to bring an end to distracted driving
Distracted driving is a prevalent issue on our roads, claiming thousands of lives each year. It takes only a moment of distraction—from a phone, the stereo, or a conversation—to irreversibly change lives. Together, we can help prevent these tragedies by pledging to drive attentively.
Explore the resources below to learn more about distracted driving and the potentially life-altering consequences you and others on the road could face if an incident occurs.
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Take the safe driving pledge
To help make our roads safer for everyone, take this pledge from the National Safety Council. By signing the pledge, you’re committing to avoiding all forms of distraction, and speaking up when others are distracted.
How prevalent is distracted driving?
About 3,000 people are killed each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
About 44% percent of people text while driving—even though 96% of people think it’s dangerous, according to the National Safety Council.
Drivers in the U.S. spend about 2 minutes and 11 seconds on their phone per hour of driving, according to Cambridge Mobile Telematics.
Distracted driving resources
Save and share these resources to help prevent distracted driving at your business.
Watch our distracted driving panel discussion
How technology can help
Motive
Motive is a leader in automated operations, providing resources like live vehicle GPS tracking, maintenance monitoring, and up-to-date compliance records. Their vehicle telematics systems can provide you with driving event and collision data so you can implement educational trainings to change driver behavior.
InCheck
To help our customers establish strong, sustainable hiring practices, we offer services through InCheck. You’ll get reduced pricing on comprehensive background and employment screening solutions, including motor vehicle records (MVRs) for prospective employees, that can help you avoid claims of negligent entrustment.
Eight seconds
In this video from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Sam Hendricks talks about the fatal crash that killed 54-year-old Robert Bursik. In 2018, Hicks was driving on a Minnesota highway when he looked down at his phone for eight seconds—changing the lives of two families forever.
More information on distracted driving
Explore the websites below to find more resources from government agencies and other organizations.
National Safety Council
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Foundation for Traffic Safety
Governors Highway Safety Association
Impact Teen Drivers
