Phones can be a great tool for a stranded motorist. Or a driver who is safely parked at a secure location. However, distracted driving, texting & driving and even talking on the phone while driving is never a good idea. The best idea is to turn off the phone and don’t touch it, look at it, or even think about it while you’re driving. We’re not the experts, so we offer some of the following links to help educate you even more about the dangers of phones and driving.
http://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/distracted-driving.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/
https://www.aaafoundation.org/distracted-driving
If you’re looking for a physical solution that might help you keep the phone from causing a dangerous distraction, here are some ideas. However, the ultimate solution is up to you. The best way to prevent distracted driving is to turn off your phone and forget about it until you reach your destination.
PRODUCT IDEAS
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- Color: Black
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- MINICAT Crossbody phone purse design with superior soft PU leather with Lchee texture,which is durable and nice.Purse inside is in lined with fuzz material to avoid friction to the phone and causing any damage
- Cross body cellphone bag whole have 4 pockets design and two zipper, which can hold money,credit cards .Spacious room with snap on closure can hold iPhone, keys, money, cards, wallet, headphones,passport, tickets, cash, credit cards and classify your personal stuff personal small items;
- Phone purse holder perfect size to fit the smart mobile phones with a big screen of 6 inch and below,such as Apple iphone 6S 6S plus 6 6 plus 5S 5C ,Samsung Galaxy Note 5,Note 4,Note 3,Galaxy S3,S4,S5,S6,S7 and other cell phones with right size.
- Phone purse wallet made of thick cotton fabric to ensure durability, multi-color element adds exercising enthusiasm, pick your favorite style.
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- Combination locking box: protect personal security and keep your special things safe
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Distracted Driving Statistics
Sadly, distracted driving is an epidemic that’s on the rise. Here are just a few sobering statistics that everyone should read:
In 2013, 10 percent of all drivers ages 15 to 19 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted at the time of the crash.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distracted Driving 2013. Washington, DC. April 2015.
Cell phone use behind the wheel reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37 percent.
Just MA, Keller TA, Cynkar JA. A Decrease in Brain Activation Associated With Driving When Listening to Someone Speak. Brain Research. 2008; 1205:70-80.
Crash risk is four times higher when a driver uses a cell phone, whether or not it’s hands-free.
Redelmeier DA, Tibshirani RJ. Association Between Cellular-Telephone Calls and Motor Vehicle Collisions. The New England Journal of Medicine. February 13, 1997; 336(7).
In 2013, there were 3,154 people killed and an estimated additional 424,000 injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distracted Driving 2013. Washington, DC. April 2015.
It won't happen to me, I can handle it. I'm not like the others. But it saves me time to take care of it while I'm driving. Not me, I am safe and can multi-task no problem.
not all news is good
- Cell phone use behind the wheel reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37 percent.
- In 2013, 10 percent of all drivers ages 15 to 19 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted at the time of the crash.
- Crash risk is four times higher when a driver uses a cell phone, whether or not it’s hands-free.