10 things you didn’t know about distracted driving

Distracted driving is defined

as any activity that may take

you away from the task of

driving. These include:

• Texting

• Talking on the Phone

• Eating/Drinking

• Grooming

• Using Your GPS

• Talking with Passengers

In 2012, 171.3 billion text messages were sent

every month in the U.S.

Over 660,000 American drivers are

using their cell phones or other

electronic devices while they drive. 2

25% of teenagers respond to 1 or more texts every

time they drive. 3

10% of parents admit they have texted their

teens while they drive.

Distracted driving increases the chance of getting

into an accident by 3x’s!

10% of fatal car accidents involving drivers under 20

were the result of distracted driving.

27% of distracted drivers in fatal car

accidents were in their 20’s.

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In 2012, 421,000 people were injured in a car

accident as a result of a districted driver.

Every day, over 1,060 people are in car

accidents caused by distracted drivers. 8

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In states where distracted

driving is illegal, the average

fine is anywhere from $20 to

$10,000 for 1st time offenders. 10

For over 40 years, NTSI (National Traffic Safety Institute), has

been the leading traffic safety educational facility. Using their

innovative method of personal accountability and behavior

modifications, NTSI has trained over 100 million drivers.

For more information on distracted driving or how NTSI can

help you, please contact us at:

www.NTSI.com

(866) 346-3283