April is recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of staying focused on the road while driving. The purpose of this month is to remind drivers that distractions while driving can have serious consequences, and to encourage them to stay focused and attentive while behind the wheel.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in the United States. In fact, at least eight people a day are killed in distracted driving crashes, and thousands more are injured. These accidents can be caused by a variety of distractions, such as texting or using a cell phone, eating or drinking, grooming, talking to passengers, or adjusting the radio or GPS.
It’s important to remember that when you’re behind the wheel, your only job is to drive. Distracted driving not only puts you at risk, but also endangers other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on the road. To prevent distracted driving accidents, it’s important to stay focused on the task at hand and avoid any activities that take your attention away from the road. This includes turning off your phone or putting it on silent, refraining from eating or drinking while driving, and using voice-activated features for GPS or music. By staying focused on driving, we can all do our part to help keep our roads safe.