The Consequence of Distracted Driving
About two-thirds of young drivers 18 to 20 (68%)
answer and continue to drive, slightly higher than the
45-to 64-year-old drivers.
-National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Distracted Male Driver
Men have slightly more crash or near-crash incidences than women (15% versus 12%, respectively).
-National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Welcome to Please Pay Attention.org! We are determined to raise awareness about the perils of distracted driving.
What Is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety.
MoreWho Drives Distracted?
11% of all drivers under the age of 20 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.
MoreHow Can You Drive Distracted?
The following activities while driving constitute a distraction: texting, using a cell phone (our favorite :) or smart phone, eating and drinking, talking to passengers, grooming reading, including maps, using a navigation system, watching a video adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player.
MoreFlorida Has No Distracted Driving Laws!
Unfortunately, the state of Florida does not have any laws on the books the prohibit texting and driving, or the use of a cell phone while driving.
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