If you need statistics to confirm that distractions are dangerous, we have them. The graphic above gives you look into how detrimental distracted driving can be.

 

Just because you have Hands-free devices does not mean you are distraction-free. Studies compiled by the National Safety Council show that drivers talking on a hands-free device can fail to see up to 50% of the information in their field of vision.

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and insurance agencies nationwide are working to promote safe driving initiatives and put an end to preventable accidents. Looking at the numbers, distracted driving worsens depending on the time of day, week, year and location. Overall, data shows drivers are most distracted in the summertime, reaching a peak in July, and daily at 5:00 pm.

New data from TrueMotion examines the geography of distracted driving statistics and identifies the most and least distracted cities in the country in 2018.

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Despite public campaigns and advances in vehicle technology, distracted driving continues to plague roads and highways in the U.S.

Preliminary numbers from the National Safety Council estimate that roughly 40,000 people lost their lives to car crashes in 2018. Distracted driving likely contributed to that figure.

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While there are many distractions on the road today, your mobile phone is one of the worst offenders. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about distracted driving and your phone.

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