Road Safety
Stats & Facts
25% of car accidents are caused by distracted driving.
Texting and driving results in a total of 390,000 injuries every year.
Over 34% of teens admitted to using their phones while driving.
Research shows that more than 21% of injuries from road accidents by teens were caused by texting.
Research shows that a teen with a single passenger has a lower risk of getting crashes due to texting and driving than one with up to five passengers.
Research shows that more than 94% of teens are well informed about the dangers of texting and driving
How does Pitt county sadd implement this in our program?
Pitt County SADD teaches its students to encourage themselves and others to be constantly alert while driving. It is important to understand that even the smallest distraction can have a major impact on your life and those riding with you. Whether you are a new driver or learning how to drive it is important to start good driving habits. Many people like to listen to music while they drive; however, it is important to make sure that the volume is not too high and that you are not changing songs with your phone. Also, many people get phone calls or texts while they are driving and though Bluetooth is available in most cars now, talking or talk texting while driving is still a major distraction. Social media plays a major role in the world now, but it is important for people to recognize that it shouldn’t take priority over our safety. So the next time you are driving or riding somewhere, remind yourself and others that no text, call, or post is worth risking your life.
Ellie Osborne
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