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Distracted driving & teen safety

Last updated: June 2013

Distracted driving is a dangerous practice that is becoming an epidemic on our nation’s roads. In 2011, over 3,000 people were killed in crashes related to distraction. Talking or texting on a cell phone takes a driver’s eyes and attention away from the road, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Find out more about the problem, and learn how you and your family, especially teenagers, can become safer behind the wheel.

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Resources & organizations

Distracted driving pamphlet
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