May 14
Distracted driving certainly includes texting, but what many people don’t realize is that a cell phone conversation while driving, regardless of hands-free technology, is also very dangerous. The National Safety Council shares the following infographic with everyone to educate the public on the myth of multitasking, and help prevent the dangers that can occur due …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/great-multitasking-lie/
May 08
Accurately quantifying the problem of cell phone distracted driving is a major issue. The National Safety Council recently did an analysis of stories in the FocusDriven database which shows how the number of fatal car crashes due to cell phone use may be drastically under-reported. The reasons for the data gap include reluctance of drivers to …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/underreporting/
Mar 14
When I started working on this issue in 2009, I told my family that I wasn’t going to use my cell phone while driving any longer – the data and the personal stories were just too much to ignore. I asked my children and my husband to help hold me accountable. I asked my parents …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/how-to-get-started-when-you-decide-to-stop/
Feb 20
We called for automatic license revocation for drivers who text behind the wheel because texting is a dangerous and deadly behavior that takes drivers mind off the road, hands off the steering wheel and eyes off the road. Strengthening penalties for violators will help to curb the behavior, prevent crashes and save lives. Impairment is …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/need-stronger-penalties-for-texting-violators/
Feb 19
David Teater, Senior Director of Transportation Initiatives at the National Safety Council answers the top questions he gets about cell phone distracted driving. In this video, he addresses how parents can help reduce cell phone distracted driving. Help spread the word about the dangers of cell phone distracted driving. Share this video with those you …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/what-role-can-parents-play/
Feb 15
David Teater, Senior Director of Transportation Initiatives at the National Safety Council answers the top questions he gets about cell phone distracted driving. In this video, he addresses the wireless industry’s stance. Help spread the word about the dangers of cell phone distracted driving. Share this video with those you know.
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/wireless-industrys-stance/
Feb 13
Employer cell phone policies are a great way for businesses to protect their employees and their bottom line. Our friends at the National Safety Council are offering businesses in Southern California an opportunity to learn from experts why cell phone distracted driving is dangerous, how policies help, what a comprehensive policy is like and how …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/employer-cell-phone-seminars/
Feb 11
David Teater, senior director of transportation Initiatives at the National Safety Council, explains what it will take to reduce cell phone distracted driving crashes – laws, education and technology.
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/what-will-it-take-to-reduce-crashes/
Feb 08
I recently read an article on the EHS Today website titled, “Multitasking and Distracted Driving: You Are Not the Exception.” In it, David Sanbonmatsu, Ph.D., and David Strayer, Ph.D., both psychology professors from the University of Utah, explain their research about multitasking and how we may think we are good at multitasking, the truth is we aren’t.
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/multitasking-drivers/
Feb 07
Personal stories have the power to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors, especially when combined with compelling data and presented in ways that connect with people on a visceral level. Many find sharing their loved one’s story to be part of the healing process. Others find peace in knowing that their story could save another family …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.focusdriven.org/advocate-training/
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