According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, over 3,500 people were killed in 2021 due to distracted driving. In a world were people are more connected than ever, it is imperative that we get back to the basics on the road and focus on driving. Take action and eliminate all distractions when you are behind the wheel. Learn more from the NHTSA online here.   

According to the NHTSA 3500 people were killed in 2021 due to distracted driving. Take action, eliminate distracted driving and keep people safe. Learn more online: https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813435

Road rage is the act of using your car as a weapon to retaliate against other drivers in various ways. If you are experiencing road rage, pull over and take a break until you are safe to drive. Commit to being a mindful and safe driver.

What is your biggest driving distraction? Share with us in the comments and take the pledge to put down distractions once and for all. 

 

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Important Definitions by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Aggressive driving occurs when someone commits one or more moving traffic offenses that endangers other drivers or their property. These offenses can include speeding, tailgating, suddenly changing lanes without warning, cutting off other drivers, and failure to yield the right of way

Road rage is the act of using your car as a weapon to retaliate against other drivers in various ways. Acts of road rages include:
• Tailgating dangerously close or actually nudging the bumper of another vehicle
• Sudden braking in front of another vehicle
• Prolonged sounding of your horn to harass another driver
• Forcing another driver off the road
• Getting out of your vehicle with intent to injure another driver

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety acknowledges the impact road rage has on drivers and the safety of those on the road. This resource outlines multiple ways drivers can address road rage and bring an end to fatalities and risky driving. Learn more here.

 

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The NRSPP implemented a webinar by Amanda Stevens that was based on their research article from November of 2022. The article and webinar dive into the concepts of aggressive driving, road rage, and what we as drivers can do in the moment and to prepare ourselves mentally to get behind the wheel. View Amanda's full article online here and watch the full webinar hosted by Amanda and the NRSPP online here.

 

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Resources

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https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/#!/PublicationList/41
https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving
https://exchange.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Road-Rage-Brochure.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU9ka2ygFiE

https://lens-monash-edu.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/lens.monash.edu/2022/11/21/1385266/anger-and-aggressive-driving-all-the-rage-on-our-roads?amp=1

https://www.nsc.org/road