After being inspired by the movie, a question of faith, featuring a storyline about a teenager driver striking a child with her car while texting, joy christian schools esl bible class decided to raise awareness in their community about the impact of distracted driving. A driver distraction can be defined as any attention given to a nondrivingrelated activity while operating a motor vehicle, typically to the detriment of driving performance. However, distracted driving doesnt just mean texting and driving. Drive safer is a car control and defensive driving school focused on teen drivers. After hours of practice driving, you can see how a person wouldnt be able to text and drive safely at the same time. If you are a young driver, take the pledge to stay safe behind the wheel. If you are a rider, take the pledge to know the dangers and keep yourself and others safe. The statewide campaign required the implementation of a safety pledge a documented commitment to driver safety that was distributed at outreach events throughout florida. Each day in the united states, over 8 people are killed and 1,161 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver. After signing the pledge, students received a blue wristband with the phrase, it can wait.
Take the pledge for distracted driving awareness month. Taking your eyes off of the road for just 2 seconds doubles your chances of being involved in a crash. Christian childs best friend was killed in a traffic crash may 25, 2016, after a teen driver plowed into his motorcycle. For distracted driving awareness month in april or any day of the year, youll find essential educational tools for informing teens and adults in your community about the dangers of texting while driving and driving while under the influence. In honor of teen driver safety week, talk to a teen about the dangers of distracted driving. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep americas roads safe. Cellular device use while behind the wheel is one of the most common forms of distracted driving. Fairless senior brings distracted driving message to peers at. T alking on or manipulating your phone, adjusting the radio, applying makeup, eating or drinking can all distract you from the essential task of safe driving. The odds of being a victim in a shark attack are around one in 11 million with a 98% chance of survival. The campaign is to educate our student drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. For the past decade, distracted driving has taken u.
This is an increase from 2014 3,157 and 2015 3,210. While i was in the hospital, three state troopers were also injured by distracted drivers who slammed into their vehicles in separate incidents. Taking all of the research on distracted driving into account, the experts from craigs driving and adaptive transportation program have provided 10 tips to help you take action against distracted driving. End distracted driving was created by the parents of casey feldman after she was killed in 2009 by a distracted driver. Christian pledges pledge to the christian flag, pledge. The catastrophic consequences of distracted driving grow higher each year.
Her husband was killed by a distracted driver, heres what. Penalties for truck drivers caught driving while distracted. The christian aid ministry has a team called rapid response. During distracted driving awareness month in april or on school visits, community outreach events, and safety fairs, hand out important safe driving awareness products to. As a christian, i have always used design to communicate biblical concepts.
Jul, 2016 the free app allows users to take a pledge not to drive distracted, share a video of their pledge and earn points when they use it toward prizes, such as gift cards and concert tickets. If the other driver pleads guilty to any of the charges related to distracted driving, or texting while driving, this can very likely be used in a case against that driver for your injuries. Distracted driving describes a range of different behaviors, all with one common themethey take the drivers attention away from the road. Distracted driving is a serious situation that can cause numerous losses. Its a creative strategy thats been used for the war on drugs, antismoking, and drunk driving campaigns.
Our law firm will award three scholarships to 2020 graduating seniors in alabama high schools. Jul, 2016 her husband was killed by a distracted driver, heres what she did about it. Our team will work with you to ensure you get the compensation owed to you. There are many websites with pledges, some where you can donate to different foundations or dedicate your pledge to someone, such as the just drive pledge with the national safety council. I will not explode the world by crashing because i love life. Mar 24, 2020 2 here are 5 powerful and uplifting prayers to kickstart your morning.
Olympia high students combat distracted driving through it can. Now he is asking teens to pledge not to text while driving. Repeat offenses will result in the driver being disqualified or put out of service for up to 120 days. Students at woodland high school recently learned the dangers of distracted driving and how they could help prevent fatal accidents for both. Woodland high school students pledge to help stop distracted. Distracted driving has the same deadly consequences as drinking and driving. Mar 30, 2015 redmond founded the organization in 2012 after her fiance at the time, clifton b. Fairless senior brings distracted driving message to peers. The top 10 most viral distracted driving videos ever. For providers child care florida department of children.
Driving fact according to nhtsa, young drivers 16 to 24yearsold have been observed using handheld electronic devices while driving at higher rates than older drivers since 2007. Copies of these forms would be kept by the driver and serve as a tangible reminder of the dangers of distracted driving. Distracted driver who killed 2 cyclists in broward will get no jail time. School with their campaign by providing information, pledge cards, and pldg 2. School with their campaign by providing information, pledge cards, and.
I will drive sober, always stop on red, get proper sleep, wear my seatbelt and. Administration pledge by printing this page and signing the pledge. Designed to change distracted driving habits and help professional drivers deal with the dangerous habits of others. One savior, crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty to all who believe. These reasons include, it is against the law, it is unsafe, and it has major consequences.
The national highway traffic safety administration tracks the number of fatalities caused by distracted drivers and points out that the increasing number of distracted drivers presents one of the greatest dangers on the road today. We need to get ahead of this problem now and we should all take the pledge to drive cell free and keep the road safe for ourselves and our children. If you have been involved in an auto accident caused by a distracted driver, you may be eligible to pursue legal recourse for your losses. You may think distracted driving doesnt affect you, until it does, and then its too late to do anything about it.
Distracted driving should be avoided for many reasons. Learn more about the risks of distracted driving, why the church promotes safe driving, and how you can take the pledge to be an attentive driver. Distracted driving is considered any activity that diverts the drivers attention away. Increasing technology has seen the development of userfriendly mobile devices that have been the leading agents of distractions when it comes to driving. Join uhaul in taking the pledge to stop texting and driving. Proving driver distraction in your car accident claim. Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 2,841 lives in 2018 alone. Historically, organizations have tried tackling public issues through pricey awareness campaigns that only used traditional media like tv, radio, print, and billboards. Distracted driving, negligence, and the injuries stewart. Take the pledge, spread the message, and become an advocate in your community today. Each day nine people are killed by distracted driving, leaving their stories unfinished. The campaign is a comprehensive safe driving awareness program geared toward our youth in the commonwealth. Take the pledge the fight to end distracted driving starts with you. What to do if you have suffered as a result of a driver texting and driving.
The attorneys at christensen law in southfield, michigan, represent the victims of distracted driving auto accidents against car insurance companies and at fault drivers. Whether youre driving to work, school, or undertaking a more serious endeavor like a crosscountry move, youve undoubtedly noticed that person in front of you. Distracted driving and drowsy driving appear to continue to be factors in fatal traffic accidents. The dangers of distracted driving in texas bhw injury lawyers. Show how you much you care about the safety of your community, whether on the roads or in the home. During distracted driving awareness month in april or on school visits, community outreach events, and safety fairs, hand out important safe driving awareness products to educate teens and adults about the risks. From checking emails to posting on social media, behind the wheel, all of it can wait. The tadd program was started to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving and promote safe. Traveling throughout virginia, i speak to high school driver education programs, come home alive programs, prom programs, and i work with drive smart virginia in their distracted driving awareness programs.
Distracted driving is the leading cause of accidents. Nov 03, 2016 drive safe kentucky and edmonson county high school will host drive safe kentucky take the pledge and save a life campaign on monday november 7 th 2016 at edmonson county high school. The mission of padd is to prevent distracted driving through public awareness and education, and to aid the families of victims effected by distracted driving. In support of the nhtsa and distracted driving awareness month, urgent. Her husband was killed by a distracted driver, heres what she did about it.
The table also included distracted driving statistics and. Christian lopez flashed a gun while chasing a 14yearold driver, according to the teen, who ran a red light and slammed into 45yearold silvia zavalas ford f150 truck, according to police. Distracted driving awareness month pledge national safety council. While cell phones and navigation devices often are the culprit when it comes to distracted driving, conventional.
Texting while driving is quickly becoming americas leading epidemic, injuring 330,000 people last year and killing 11 teenagers. As more and more drivers text while on the road, distracted driving crashes are steadily increasing year over year. Louis distracted driving is the cause of over 37000 fatal crashes every. Her husband was killed by a distracted driver, heres what she did. This is one of the reasons emergency responders to road and highway accidents are at a high risk for being injured or killed by distracted drivers.
The free app allows users to take a pledge not to drive distracted, share a video of their pledge and earn points. Texting and driving safety is a familyoperated organization that has been communicating the dangers of distracted driving since 2010. Thanks to our partnership with the zebra, the nations leading. Driver safety scholarship fund for 2020 morris, king. If you have been in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact petersen johnson to obtain legal representation. Learn why this and other distracted driving myths dont stand up to a fact check. A pledge to ensure safe driving practices, a pledge to put our devices down while driving, a pledge to remain focused while driving. Heading off into our day without a solid foundation of prayer is like skipping breakfast. Seek a qualified attorney and get a free consultation. Apr 20, 2020 woodland students at woodland high school recently learned the dangers of distracted driving and how they could help prevent fatal accidents for both themselves and others during a special presentation by joel feldman, the cofounder of end distracted driving whose 21yearold daughter was killed by a distracted driver while. Protect lives by never texting or talking on the phone while driving. Commit to driving distraction free by taking the nsc just drive pledge.
When a plaintiff seeks compensation for damages suffered in an accident caused by a distracted driver, the insurance company will mount as strong a defense as they possibly can and it will be up to the plaintiff to. Jun 29, 2011 i pledge to be a save driver no matter what happens no drinking,no speeding,no texting,no friends disturbing me,get a driver license before anythings happen. Solo driving and smart choices should go hand in hand dont jeopardize safety now that youre driving on your own. In one test, he read a short text while driving 56 kilometers 35 miles per hour.
Apr 07, 2016 distracted drivers miss seeing up to 50 percent of what is around them, including pedestrians, bicyclists, traffic signs and other vehicles. Pledge to be an attentive driver thousands have died in car crashes because drivers are distracted by cell phone conversations, emails, text messages and social media. Echs will host drive safe kentucky take the pledge and save. Joy christian school organizes successful distracted driving.
You will need to track this down so that you can use it. Linda kay sun, apr 12, 2015 people driving down the road beside you are doing some totally outrageous and very dangerous things like taking selfies, changing clothes, putting in contact lenses or eye drops, curling eyelashes, and even scratching off lottery tickets. There is a group of extremist in america who use electronic distracted driving techniques to target introverted women and other vulnerable groups. May 04, 2017 christian childs best friend was killed in a traffic crash may 25, 2016, after a teen driver plowed into his motorcycle. From that moment on, it has been her personal mission to make the tennessee roadways fatalityfree from distracted driving traffic accidents. Some statistics that seem to support the theory that driver behavior plays a significant role in car accident deaths include. Teens react to texting and driving distracted driving. But with massive platforms like youtube and facebook. Texting and driving poses a serious safety hazard for young drivers in across the united states. The eastern michigan university gymnastics team announced a partnership with the nonprofit organization, people against distracted driving padd, for the 2018 season. Distracted driving the church of jesus christ of latter. Fortunately, i was able to walk away with minor injuries.
Gibbs was killed by two distracted drivers on highway 61 in memphis, tennessee. Woodland students at woodland high school recently learned the dangers of distracted driving and how they could help prevent fatal accidents for both themselves and others during a special presentation by joel feldman, the cofounder of end distracted driving whose 21yearold daughter was killed by a distracted driver while. My family was devastated by a distracted driver drive. Pledge to keep our drive alive teens in the driver seat. Distracted driver who killed 2 cyclists in broward will get. Nashville, tn wsmv emergency crews across the midstate are relying on a new group to help them during search and recovery missions. Recent research in neuroscience confirms what many drivers may instinctively know but often forget. May 5, 2017 most charts and distracted driving data are written from the point of view of what the driver is doing. Joy christian school organizes successful distracted. The group is committed to raising awareness and creating action against distracted driving. Drive safer helps teen drivers learn behind the wheel survival skills. Textalyzer device could detect texting and driving.
Teens can be the best messengers with their peers, so we encourage them to speak up when they see a friend driving while distracted, to have their friends sign a pledge to never drive distracted, to become involved in their local students against destructive decisions chapter, and to share messages on social media that remind their friends, family, and neighbors not to make the deadly choice to drive distracted. The fight to end distracted driving starts with you. The dangers of distracted driving thomas law offices. Car and driver magazine recently tested a 22yearold drivers reaction times as he drove under different conditions. This is extremely important, but i want to point out it is an incomplete point of view. Theres no way you can safely use a device while behind the wheel, and april is the month to take a pledge. By driving distracted, you put yourself and others at serious risk. Hold yourself accountable by making a pledge not to drive distracted. Woodland high school students pledge to help stop distracted driving. Take the pledge today to drive change in our great city so.
Taking action against distracted driving craig hospital. That is often seen by creating sermon series graphics packages for my home. Theres no church, but its still easter and christians are celebrating. After losing my family to a distracted driver, i want to prevent other families from going through what my family continues to go through. Jesse lotspeich, author at fort worth criminal defense. Distracted drivers cause crashes, and people can get hurt or killed. Its just as important as keeping yourself safe, and if you were a victim in a car crash potentially due to a distracted driver, your attorney can actually investigate your accident and explain your legal options. I make this pledge, both bold and brave, so someones life i will help to save. By signing this pledge, i am making a conscious commitment not to drive distracted. Dec 17, 2019 i am a survivor of a motor vehicle collision involving a distracted driver. Brownsville, ky in an effort to make our roads safer and to save lives, edmonson county attorney j. A distraction of any sort is a potential threat and can result in the death of the driver, the passenger, and innocent bystanders. Textalyzer device could detect texting and driving new york legislators are considering a bill that would allow police officers to use a textalyzer device, the cell phone equivalent of a. Apr 19, 2019 distracted driving is having a tremendous impact on insurance rates.
If you or someone you love has been hit by a distracted driver, contact christensen law for a free consultation. Distracted drivers on americas roads cause a minimum of. Teens against distracted driving tadd, founded by premier law group attorney jason epstein, was thrilled to help joy christian school with their campaign by providing information, pledge cards, and pldg 2 nt txt n drv bracelets. Aug 02, 2017 in honor of our friend and coworker david riggs, who died after being hit by a distracted driver in august of 20, we ask you to take a stand against texting and driving by taking the no texting. With the rapid adoption of smartphones in the united states, distracted driving has become a hot topic in traffic safety. Lopez was charged with manslaughter, failure to stop and render aid, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Join the millions who have pledged to drive distraction free. In fact, the center for disease control and prevention estimates that 9 people are killed every day in the u. We are in a hurry, or distracted, running late and we forget to start off our day with prayer.
We feature a variety of car air fresheners that serve as constant reminders of safety messages, pledge cards that teens can sign to promise to avoid dangerous. Distracted driving awareness month 2020 page 2 of 3. Sep 05, 2012 distracted driving is generally any activity that has the potential of diverting a drivers attention away from the primary task of operating their vehicle. Far too many drivers succumb to the deadlyand often illegaltemptation that has emerged as one of the most common forms of distracted drivingtexting. Yet, every time we pick up our phone and think, im a safe driver. Pledge to the christian flag i pledge allegiance to the christian flag and to the savior for whose kingdom it stands. She was hospitalized and in icu because her lungs were starting to collapse. Church of jesus christ of latterday saintsdistracted driving html icon. Mar 25, 2020 for the residents of hamtramck, discomfort is alyssa carone a xenophobic, militant baptist christian, a distracted driver, and the type of woman who urinates in a tim hortons coffee cup in her. Daydreaming or being generally distracted being inattentive, careless, or distracteddetails unknown or lost in thought was the number.
Research conducted by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc found that every day in the u. Being an attentive and alert driver can help prevent crashes that lead to unintentional injury and death. Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people each. Distracted driving awareness month 2020 positive promotions.
Deedee gonzalez suffered life altering injuries because someone couldnt wait to send a text. Nhtsa leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Teens against distracted driving tadd was thrilled to help joy. Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people each year. We honored howard by bringing his unfinished story to life, through imagining what could have been. The students chose the slogan dont be a fool, dont text. Encourage safety on the road and in the car with our selection of safe driving awareness products. Hines announced today that it has joined the drive safe kentucky take the pledge and save a life campaign to stop distracted driving. Proving a driver was distracted and caused an accident. Distracted driving refers to the act of driving while engaging in other activities which distract the drivers attention away from the road. Distractions are shown to compromise the safety of the driver, passengers, pedestrians, and people in other vehicles. For the residents of hamtramck, discomfort is alyssa carone a xenophobic, militant baptist christian, a distracted driver, and the type of woman who urinates in a. Between 20122018, nearly 23,000 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver. Our family mission is to get 1,000,000 drivers to commit to being text free while behind the wheel and, in doing so, make the roads safer for all of us, the group writes on its.