In 2009, more than 5,000 people were killed in crashes involving driver distraction, and an estimated 448,000 were injured
Teen drivers are more likely than other age groups to be involved in a fatal crash where distraction is reported.
87% of teen drivers admit they text while behind the wheel. (National Highway Traffic Safety Admin.)
Technology plays a powerful role in helping reduce distracted driving, and everyone from the automakers, to the cellular providers,
to the device makers are onboard with helping us make more responsible decisions behind the road.
This page is dedicated to educating you on the role of technology in this national epidemic. We encourage you to educate yourself, then take the pledge!
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Check out the latest news on Distracted Driving from Connected World
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Take the Pledge
4/19/2012
We’re hearing it more and more often: Don’t text and drive. Despite all the campaigns, and even the star power (Oprah, Jordin Sparks, Justin Bieber, etc.) behind the message, too many of us feel these ...
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New Connected Car Guidelines
2/20/2012
Cars are becoming more connected every day, but at the same time the government is trying to ensure these new technologies are safe for drivers to use. Can both sides come together in agreement? Only ...
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