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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, it results in about 1.6 million crashes, hundreds of thousands of injuries, and thousands of deaths.

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

 

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WHAT'S NEW IN DISTRACTED DRIVING

ON OPRAH: Cell Phones & Driving

Oprah's January 18 show features FocusDriven families

See video clips from the show

 

NSC estimates that 28% of crashes -- 1.6 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

 

Families of crash victims launch advocacy and survivor support group, FocusDriven - Advocates for Cell-Free Driving.

FocusDriven Website

 

 

NEW: Updated Cell Phone Policy Kit for Employers

Cell Phone Policy Kit
This free downloadable kit for employers includes many ready-to-use materials to build leadership support in your company for a cell phone policy. Communicate to employees the crash risks and the need for a policy. Provides sample policies and numerous turnkey communications.

A FREE download you can use immediately.

Tell Us Your Story

Have you, or someone you know, experienced a crash or close call due to cell phones or texting? Are you advocating for state laws? Are you taking action in your workplace? Tell us about it.

And, become a Safety Ambassador to have your actions be included in our Million Acts of Safety.

 

 
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