Impact Teen Drivers is the nation’s leading voice on texting & driving, teen distracted & reckless driving education.
“Any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.”
ThinkFirst Canada is now part of Parachute. ThinkFirst Canada has joined with Safe Communities Canada, SMARTRISK, and Safe s Canada to create Parachute, a national, charitable organization dedicated to preventing injury and saving lives.
Distracted driving is the act of operating a vehicle without your full attention focused on the physical, mental and psychological demands of driving.
NHTSA leads the fight nationally against distracted driving by educating Americans about its dangers and partnering with the States and local police to enforce laws against distracted driving that help keep us safe.
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Driving safely should always be your number one concern behind the wheel. Here are some important driving safety tips you should keep in mind on the road.
Get the Free White Paper, ‘Understanding the Distracted Brain’ Eighty percent of the people who responded to a National Safety Council survey said they are not aware of the driver distraction and crash risks associated with using hands-free cell phones.
NHTSA’s Teen Driving site contains information on States’ driver licensing requirements for teens as well as ideas and resources to help you—the parents—lay down the ground rules with your aspiring driver before you hand over the car keys.
