On the Road, Off the Phone

Numerous public opinion surveys show most drivers believe that using cell phones while driving is dangerous. Indeed, talking on cell phones while driving is estimated to increase crash risk fourfold.

Over 50 research studies have shown that using phones while driving is risky. Each year, cell phones are a factor in 1.3 million crashes, hundreds of thousands of injuries, and thousands of deaths.

NSC aims to prevent these crashes, injuries and deaths involving cell phone use while driving. For the many ways to help make our roads safer, visit our resources dedicated to:

WHAT'S NEW IN DISTRACTED DRIVING

Distracted Driving Posters
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White Paper - "Understanding the distracted brain: Why driving while using hands-free cell phones is risky behavior"

NSC Attributable Risk Estimate
23% of crashes -- 1.3 million crashes per year -- can be attributed to cell phone talking and texting while driving:
Cell Phone Crash Estimate - Fact Sheet
Cell Phone Crash Estimate - Model Explained

Cell Phone Policy Kit for Employers

This free downloadable kit for employers provides ready-to-use materials to build leadership support for a cell phone policy, and communicate to employees the crash risks and need for a policy. Provides sample policies and numerous turnkey communication.

A FREE download you can use immediately.

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