Distracted driving has become an escalating and deadly problem.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues to record thousands of distracted driving-related deaths on our nation’s roads every year.Since the pandemic, distracted driving behaviors have only increased.

NHTSA reminds everyone that texting while driving and otherwise driving distracted – by phones, passengers, eating, drinking or even tuning the radio – are dangerous, and often illegal, habits.While distracted driving can take many forms – using GPS, applying makeup, interacting with other passengers, sipping hot coffee – the most dangerous behavior is texting and driving.The bottom line is this: If your attention is anywhere other than on the road, you’re distracted.

If you don’t want to get a ticket for distracted driving, it’s easy.Focus on the road and not on your phone.If you need to text, stop and pull over.

Do not drive.Whether you’re an adult or teen driver, follow these safe driving tips: For more information, visit the NHTSA’s distracted driving page This loss control information is advisory only.The author assumes no responsibility for management or control of loss control activities.

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