Distracted Driving

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Sending or reading a text takesyour eyes off the road for

IN 2011 DISTRACTION CRASHES RESULTED IN

At 90km/hr that’s like driving the length of an entire rugby field,

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Drivers engaged in

on a mobile phone are

4.64.6SECONDS

DEATHS SERIOUS INJURIES

Danger Zones

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than drivers focused on the road.TIMESMORE LIKELY TIMESMORE LIKELY

in the morning and evening.

PEAKCOMMUTING TIMES

The majority of fatal and serious injury crashes involving driver distraction occur at

If you get a call while driving, let it go through to voicemail.

Mobile Phones

7 - 9 AM7 - 9 AM

Keep conversation to a minimum - your eyes and mind should be on the road.

Talking to passengers

Make sure objects are secure in your car.

Reaching for objects

Programme/plan your route before you leave. Pull over if you need to check.

GPS/Maps

Entertainment systems

The Biggest Distractions

4 - 6 PM4 - 6 PM

Eat and drink before you drive.

Eating and drinking

Pull over and take a break if you need to smoke.

Smoking

It’s best to groom before getting into your car.

Make-up or shaving

Set radio or create a playlist before you go.

Danger Zones