Transcript Distracted Driving - Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Distracted Driving
Staying Focused Behind the Wheel
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Agenda
 Common driver distractions
 Evolution of distractions
 Overcoming distractions
Remember…
We all get distracted.
Driving is a privilege, not a right.
We must protect our privilege.
Types of Distraction
Visual distraction
Manual distraction
Cognitive distraction
Simply put…
Anything that takes your eyes off the road is a
distraction.
Common Distractions
70 – 95% of drivers*
 Reaching, leaning
 Adjusting the radio
 Talking
 Eating
*Texas Highway Patrol study
Common Distractions
35 – 45% of drivers:
 Grooming
 Interacting with passengers
 Reading, writing
 Using a cell phone
Distracted Driving
More than just texting & driving
Affects everyone
Involved in 80% of accidents*
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Distracted Driving & Speed
More distractions
Increased speed
Higher risk
In the Beginning,
Distractions Were Few
They Soon Began to Increase
Responsibilities Increased, Too
Introduction of Speed
Fatal Consequences
Want to be a Better Driver?
Plan your trip
Focus on driving
Avoid risky behavior
Plan Your Trip
 Review map, route
 Update GPS
 Adjust seat
 Adjust mirrors
 Adjust radio
 Remind yourself…
“Think safety first.”
Focus on Driving
Practice safe following distance rules
Keep eyes moving
Avoid deep thought
Choose relaxing music
Avoid Risky Behavior
Focus on the road
Don’t multitask
Don’t get aggressive
Avoid unnecessary risks
Driving is a privilege, not a right.
Discussion
Do you know someone who drives while
distracted?
Is there any part of your job that requires you
to drive while distracted?
What discipline or remedies would you
recommend?
How would you help prevent someone you
know from driving while distracted?
Recap
Texting is not the only distraction
Distracted driving is a leading cause of
accidents
Driving is a privilege
You must protect your privilege
Resources
 http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/
 https://www.aaafoundation.org/distracted-driving
 www.enddd.org
 www.distraction.gov
 Distracted Driving Brochure in English and Spanish
 NIOSH Brochure: Quick Sleep Tips for Truck Drivers
Questions?