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Increased Efforts to Educate Teens About Dangers of Distracted Driving

March 7, 2011/in Car Accidents /by Mark Kaire

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Consumer Reports today announced a new partnership to educate parents, teachers, and teens about the dangers of distracted driving. Consumer Reports released the results of a new poll that shows younger drivers are more likely to use handheld devices while driving — and less likely to view them as a danger.

Starting today, a free guide for parents and educators called “Distracted Driving Shatters Lives” is available at the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s web site http://Distraction.gov and at http://www.consumerreports.org/distracted. Copies will be distributed to schools and volunteer groups by the National School Safety Coalition. The DOT and Consumer Reports today are sending a public service announcement to TV stations nationwide, and the guide will be highlighted in a Consumer Reports video to air in retail stores across America in April, where it is expected to reach as many as 100 million people.

A new, nationally representative survey by Consumer Reports National Research Center showed how widespread distracted driving is, especially among younger drivers:

  • 63 percent of respondents under 30 years old reported using a handheld phone while driving in the past 30 days, and 30 percent of them texted while driving during the same period. That compares with 41 percent and 9 percent, respectively, of respondents who were 30 or older.
  • Among the under-30 respondents, only 36 percent were very concerned about the problem of distracted driving, and only 30 percent felt it was very dangerous to use a handheld phone.
  • 64 percent of respondents overall said they had seen other drivers texting using a handheld device in the past 30 days. 94 percent had observed drivers talking on a mobile phone and 58 percent had seen a dangerous driving situation related to a distracted driver in the past month.
  • 78 percent of respondents overall said they had reduced or stopped behaviors related to distracted driving. Of that group, 66 percent said they did so because of reading or hearing about the dangers.

The survey was fielded in November 2010 with a total of 1026 respondents.

Secretary LaHood also unveiled the latest video in the Department of Transportation’s “Faces of Distracted Driving” series today on Distraction.gov, featuring Miss South Dakota Loren Vaillancourt, who has been speaking to teens about the dangers of distracted driving since her brother was killed by a distracted driver in May 2009.

According to the Department of Transportation, nearly 5,500 people in the U.S. were killed and almost half a million were injured in accidents related to distracted driving in 2009. Eighteen percent of those fatal accidents involved the use of a cell phone.

The free brochure “Distracted Driving Shatters Lives” produced by DOT and CR recommends six steps for parents:

  •  Set a good example by putting down your phone while driving.
  •  Talk to your teen about the risks and responsibilities of driving and the danger of dividing their attention between a cell phone and the road.
  •  Establish ground rules for not texting or talking on a handheld device while behind the wheel.
  •  Have your child sign a pledge to not use a cell phone while driving, agreeing on penalties for violating the pledge.
  •  Educate yourself about the problem at Distracted.gov and ConsumerReports.org/Distracted.
  •  Spread the word by communicating with friends and family.

As a Miami Personal Injury Lawyer who has represented innocent accident victims whose lives have been destoyed by distracted driviers, this brochure and video series is a welcome step in the right direction.

Mark Kaire
Mark Kaire

Mark Kaire has been practicing law in Miami for nearly 30 years. He is dedicated to helping the injured people of Miami receive compensation. Mr. Kaire has been blogging on Miami’s legal issues for many years.

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