Distracted driving is a rising epidemic in the United States. In 2015 alone 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents caused by a distracted driver. Whether someone is texting, checking email, changing music or talking and looking around, distracted driving can become deadly in a split second.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. At Graves McLain, we want to raise awareness by sharing some startling statistics about distracted driving. A car accident can happen at any given moment to anyone on the road.
The Startling Statistics according to the United States Department of Transportation (NHTSA):
To learn more about distracted driving and the statistics visit the NHSTA. When operating a motor vehicle please pay attention at all times and do not text and drive, drink & drive or take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel.
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