16/02/2025
Distracted Driving Kills?
1️⃣ Slower Reaction Time – A split-second delay in braking or steering can lead to fatal crashes.
2️⃣ Loss of Vehicle Control – Taking your hands off the wheel for even a moment can result in accidents.
3️⃣ Missed Traffic Signals & Signs – Ignoring stop signs, red lights, or pedestrian crossings can be deadly.
4️⃣ Lane Drifting & Collisions – Distractions cause unintended lane changes, leading to head-on or side collisions.
5️⃣ Pedestrian & Cyclist Danger – A distracted driver may fail to notice people crossing the road or riding bikes.
Common Causes of Distracted Driving 🚫📵
📱 Mobile Phone Use – Texting, calling, or using social media while driving.
🍔 Eating & Drinking – Spills or fumbling for food takes focus off the road.
🎶 Adjusting Music/GPS – Changing radio stations or setting GPS while driving.
👀 Looking at Billboards/Accidents – "Rubbernecking" diverts attention from traffic ahead.
💬 Talking to Passengers – Emotional or intense conversations reduce focus.
Shocking Statistics 📊
1.35 million people die in road crashes every year worldwide, with distraction being a leading cause.
Texting while driving increases the risk of a crash by 23 times.
Looking at your phone for 5 seconds at 80 km/h is like driving blind for 100 meters!
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