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Distracted DrivingAre You At Risk?
Walter C. Fluharty , Psy.D., SPHR, CEES
Distracted Driving
Dangers of distracted driving
• Last year, distracted driving crashes killed more than 3,000 people and injured 416,000.
• Reaction time is delayed for a driver talking on a cell phone as much as it is for a driver who is legally drunk.
• More texting leads to more crashes. With each additional 1 million text messages, fatalities from distracted driving rose more than 75%.
• People under the age of 20 are involved in more fatal crashes due to distractions than any other age group.
• Studies show that drivers who send or receive text messages focus their attention away from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. At 55 mph, this is equivalent to driving the length of a football field blindfolded.
Distracted Driving
How would you define “distracted driving”?
Distracted Driving
How would you define “distracted driving”?
This is the official definition from the National Transportation Safety Board:
Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety.
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Here is a list from the NTSB:
• Texting
• Using a cell phone or smartphone
• Eating and drinking
• Talking to passengers
• Grooming
• Reading, including maps
• Using a navigation system
• Watching a video
• Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player
But, because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction.
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Distracted Driving Risk Assessment
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Distracted Driving Risk Assessment
When driving, do you…
Adjust the mirrors, climate setting or seats. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 1 point.
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When driving, do you…
Eat food or drink beverages. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 1 point.
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When driving, do you…
Make or take calls on a hands free device. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 1 point.
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When driving, do you…
Make adjustments to sound systems. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 2 points.
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When driving, do you…
Focus your attention on children or pets. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 2 points.
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When driving, do you…
Set or adjust navigational devises. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 2 points for hands free devices or 3 points for manual devices.
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When driving, do you…
Talk on a hand held phone. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 3 points.
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When driving, do you…
Read articles, maps, books, work related material, etc. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 4 points.
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When driving, do you…
Attend to personal grooming tasks. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 5 points.
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When driving, do you…
Search or retrieve articles from purse, glove compartment, briefcase or pockets. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 5 points.
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When driving, do you…
Check e-mail or text. If you do this on a regular basis while driving give yourself 6 points.
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ZERO: The only safe way to avoid a distracted driving accident caused by you. You still need to be a defensive driver to avoid others who are not as cautious.
Less than 5 points: You are at average risk for a vehicle accident caused by your distraction.
5 to 10 points: You are at above average risk for a vehicle accident caused by your distraction.
Greater than 10 points: Not if, but when. A vehicle accident caused by your distraction is very likely unless you make changes in your driving behaviors.
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Distracted Driving Risk Assessment
What surprised you?
What will you change?
What will you take home?
What are other safe driving tips?