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Eyes on the road

Distracted driving is deadly driving. It claims more than 3,000 lives in the U.S. each year. Fatal crashes can occur when a driver takes their mind off driving, their eyes off the road or their hands off the wheel.

To help prevent distracted-driving crashes, try these tips.

Focus on driving:

Call or text only when safely parked.
Have a passenger be your designated texter.
Adjust your mirrors and your music player before your trip.
Don't eat while driving—leave early, allowing enough time to stop to eat.
Ask a passenger to help with your car's navigation.
Remind young drivers in your home to focus on the road.

Out of sight, out of mind. If you're tempted to text and drive, try this instead.

Reviewed 3/25/2024

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Distracted Driving." https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/Distracted_Driving/index.html.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Distracted Driving." https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Distractions In and Out of the Vehicle." https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/driverdistractions.pdf.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-driving.
National Safety Council. "Technology Can Reduce Cell Phone Distracted Driving." https://www.nsc.org/road/safety-topics/distracted-driving/technology-solutions.