April is Distracted Driving
Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and new NSC estimates show that our roads are the most dangerous they’ve been in years; on a typical day, eight people are killed and hundreds more are injured in distraction-affected crashes. Your workers face distracted driving risks on every trip, from the driveway to the parking lot and back home again.
Take The Distracted Driving Pledge
What can you do to prevent distracted driving?
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- Commit to driving distraction-free by taking the Stony Brook 'Just Drive' Pledge and help us make the roads safer for everyone.
- Put the cell phone away. Don't try to multitask.
- Set vehicle controls before you start driving.
- Avoid reliance on vehicle technology while driving (e.g. cruise control, blind spot warning, automatic braking, rear-view camera, etc.).
- View and share the following infographics and the 5 Minute Safety Talk with others.
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A dangerous distraction is coming from inside your own car – your cell phone! Set up your playlist, podcast or GPS when you first get in your car. |
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It’s not about skill; multitasking is a myth. When you’re behind the wheel, put your phone away. |
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At 55 mph, a 4-second text takes your eyes off the road while you travel the full length of a football field! Distracted driving can be deadly. |
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Riding as a passenger? If your driver is distracted or doing something dangerous, you have the right to speak up! |
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| 5 Minute Safety Talk |  |
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