- In this report
- Overview
- A problem of focus
- Taking action
- What teenagers say
- What's changing drivers' behavior
- Smart-phone aids to reduce distraction
- What you can do
What you can do
This article appeared in All drivers can do their part to make the roads safer for everyone:
Put down the phone
When you're at the wheel, pick it up only when the car is parked. The same goes for using other personal electronics. That sets a good example.
Don't enable
If you know someone is driving, don't call or text.
Go hands-free
Take advantage of voice-controlled products and systems that help you keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
Report it
If you see a distracted driver operating a car in a dangerous way, pull over to a safe location and alert the police by calling 911.
Remember, it takes only a moment of inattention, such as reading a text on a two-lane North Carolina road, to cause a tragedy. No text or call is worth a life.
