Detecting Consequences Of Distracted Driving (NHTSA)

Each day in the United States, 8 people on average are killed in a distracted driving related accident (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Distracted driving can constitute anything from talking on the phone to reaching for a fallen object while driving. One way people have been fighting to combat the deadliness of distracted driving is through PSAs. PSAs are Public Service Announcements, like commercials, that warn people of dangerous activities and heighten their awareness of a problem. Even if people think no one pays attention to PSAs, if even one person saw and understood a PSA, it would make a difference. PSAs are an important part of the prevention of distracted driving because it heightens peoples' awareness of the

A Public Service Announcement (PSA) can help reduce the number of distracted driving accidents by explaining the horrible effects of distracted driving and the best ways to prevent distracted driving. Currently, the main source of distracted driving is cell phones. Cell phones cause a person to text, call, and use social media while driving; all factors that can be a deadly distraction while driving. A cell phone causes much distraction for the driver and may cause the driver to have a car crash that not only affects themselves, but also the surrounding people. As a community, we should be educating people about distracted driving in order to prevent the problem and decrease the number of accidents. Public Service Announcements are important as they provide people with evidence, resources to limit distraction while driving, and helpful/important information. Teenagers, children, and even adults will be able to be informed. Even though educating people through a Public Service Announcement is important, it might not be viewed by most people and will not be effective towards the younger viewers. Teenagers and even adults might dismiss a Public Service Announcement because the announcement does not grab their attention or because the person might not care.

According to Ashley Gaddis from Counterpoint, “From 1999 to 2008, nearly fifty-two thousand people were killed in car crashes caused by distracted drivers” (n.pag.). Distracted driving started when technology became mobile and handheld. Many people have died and gotten injured from people not paying attention to the road. This problem has been growing as technology advances. Distracted driving is a big problem and there needs to be stronger penalties and laws in place to deter people from distracted driving.

In schools a common topic is about not doing drugs however distracted driving is almost never talked about. There should be ads placed on websites such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram because that's where the most people will be able to see them. When you go to get your drivers license distracted driving should be a major topic that is discussed. If the dangers were talked about more then I feel that less people would do it. I also think signs should be put on highways and other major roads stating that distracted driving is bad. As a country we should find new ways to get the point across of how dangerous it

Distracted driving in America is not a trivial issue in today's society. On average, eight people are killed and one thousand one hundred sixty one people are injured due to accidents involving distracted drivers, particularly due to texting. Distracted driving is a huge issue in our society. The risks are great and lead to unfathomable results. Distracted driving has also taken such a big toll on our Nation, that laws have been put in place in hopes of preventing distracted driving.

In 2011 alone, 1.3 million car crashes involved the driver being distracted because they were using their phone. This is a shocking statistic and what’s even more frightening is that even though it is a big problem, people continue to drive while distracted. There are plenty of methods that the public has tried for these distracted drivers to stop. One way is through a PSA, or a Public Service Announcement. PSAs are just what it sounds like. They notify the public about a certain topic that is critical to be heard. Even though PSA’s are have not been proven to be helpful according to recent statistics, I believe that it is just a good method that takes time.

683). It makes sense to target the next wave of young drivers with education on the dangers of texting while driving. Even if a small portion of younger drivers can be properly educated then they will be able to stem the increase of drivers that choose to text while driving. If they fully understand the dangers associated with driving while distracted, the more likely it’ll be that they choose not to be influenced by social acceptance of this dangerous habit. However, targeting the younger drivers with educational campaigns may not be the sole solution to deter this potentially life-taking habit of today’s drivers.

All humans have their own rights to communicate with other people in any situations. Some people talk to their close friends, families, or people who live far from them. In this century, there have been an invention that make it easier for people to communicate, even with the people who live across the ocean. This invention is called cellphone. As the other inventions would be, it has affected people who are using it; moreover, they use it in every chance they have to look at the cellphone. However, this invention has changed people in the present day. “Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America’s roadways. In 2013, 3,154 were killed in distracted driving crashes” (Distraction.gov). The distraction that it meant includes texting or using a cellphone, talking to passengers, eating and drinking, adjusting a radio, or watching videos.

Distracted driving is obviously a big deal but some people don’t seem to think so. They see all the accidents that happen because of distracted driving but they continue to do it because they think “ oh it’ll never happen to me “ or “it doesn’t happen to anyone i know so why would it happen to me” well it can happen to anyone at anytime.While you may have your phone out because of an emergency going on, all distractions, including make up,food, and phones should be put up while driving and if there are passengers in the car they need to be quiet so that the driver can focus. If the driver has out a distraction while driving, they're going to try to pay attention to the road and the distraction, in other words they try to multitask. 31% of U.S drivers ages 18-64 admitted to sending or reading a text while driving , in 2012 3,328 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. When you’re driving, be considerate.Put down your phone while you’re driving, if you know it’s not safe then why do it.Think about other drivers on the road, by texting and driving you’re not only putting yourself at risk you’re putting others lives at risk too. We need tougher laws on texting and driving just

Distracted driving is a major problem all over the world. Some people believe that making distracted driving against the law will help, but many people don’t take the law into consideration. People should be taught that distracting yourself while driving is serious and very life threatening to you, the people in the car with you, and the other individuals on the road. Many people lack the common sense to not use their phone while getting behind the wheel. There should be a class or warning when someone gets their license reminding them the hazards of being on your phone while

Personally, growing up around new technological advances such as the rise of social media has impacted my own life because I have seen friends of mine become distracted while driving firsthand, for this reason, I believe as a nation we should take action to minimize accidents caused by this epidemic. Some ways we can begin this effort is by teaching the negative consequences of distracted driving by accordingly enforcing laws, instituting fines, as well as making its awareness a mandatory topic in drivers ed classes and in driving tests throughout the country. Although as a society before driving we should encourage silencing our cell phones, using driving apps to avoid distractions, or setting up priority settings beforehand for emergency calls or notifications. By using a combination of assets such as law enforcement, government mandates, societal influence, phone settings, and spreading awareness we can better educate the public and end distracted driving.

In today’s world accidents are a thing of recurrence, a huge portion of Florida’s accidents are caused by distracted driving. According to Florida Highway and safety motor vehicles. More than 45,740 Car crashed where caused in 2016 by distracted driving in the state of Florida. More than 24,560 injuries were caused by this as well. What if all even half these accidents could be prevented by laws being better enforced or by there being more driver awareness. According to Text’nDrive Florida has no major law to enforce texting and driving or other distracted driving. 30$ this is the average fine for distracted driving, 30$ for doing something extremely dangerous that could not only injure you but injure others. However law makers feel 30$ is

According to a study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent of driving blind at 55-mph for the length of an entire football field. (National Highway, 2016). It’s critical that driver’s in Idaho become aware of the dangers of distracted driving. But what would be the best way to help everyone become aware of this problem?

Is distracted driving really a problem? Its simple, distracted driving kills. Nearly half a million people are injured each year from distracted drivers. The drivers most at risk are our youngest and most inexperienced drivers. “16% of all distracted driving crashes involve drivers under the age of 20.” (Distraction.gov) One type of distracting driving is watching roadside diversions. Billboards are so animated now they practically dare you to try to look at them. As humans we are hardwired to be nosy. Probably one of the most common distractions is driving while drowsy. After a long, late night you figure is time to go home. But not long after you jump in the car it suddenly feels as if you eyelids get weighed down with 5 pound weights and no matter how loud you blast your radio you’re not winning this fight. Then Crash. 41% of drivers say that they have fallen asleep behind the wheel at some point. The NHTSA estimates drowsy driving in the U.S. causes 100,000 crashes a year, also resulting in 40,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths.

Driving is a skill and a necessity in today’s society. As with everything that is designed to help people there are those who take advantage of it and put others in danger. According to a study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2017) some of the most dangerous driving habits that occur in the United States are; speeding, distracted driving, and driving tired. To improve our society we need to focus on these habits and try to break them. In doing so, it will make traveling by road much safer and will reduce the number of people that are killed in motor vehicle accidents.