Texting While Driving

Taxi Drivers Love Their iPhones

As a taxi cab driver I would be lying if I said I've never texted any of our customers back while driving. On the other hand they're text messages we created especially for customers. "Call you back shortly, I have a customer in the cab at the moment" that we send with one click.

Even so, it's still dangerous to take your eyes off the road for a split-second while driving. If we are careless it has the potential to harm those that rely on us to be safe.

Facts

The most reliable stats are from a U.S. Government website dedicated to the subject at hand, but all statistics are not current. Other statistical data we found is from several other sources.we will list at the bottom of the blog post. 

• Two-thirds of a million use their phone while driving daily. 
• Over a million automobile wrecks per year due to cellphone use.
• One-fourth of adults admit to texting back & forth while driving.
• 14% say they routinely read text messages or emails while driving.
• 3 of 4 teens say that they will watch a video while driving.
• When asked teens say texting while driving is biggest diversion.

Road Deaths

• #1 cause of deaths for 15-29.age group.
• Three-fourths of road deaths are men.
• Over 1¼ million road deaths yearly.

Distractions

• Visual - not watching the road.
• Cognitive - not concentrating on driving.- mental distractions
• Manuel - hands off the steering wheel.

Reasons - Teens

6 teens a day are killed in car crashes.
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​   #1: Driver Inexperience
   #2: Driving with Teen Passengers
   #3: Nighttime Driving
   #4: Not Using Seat Belts
   #5: Distracted Driving
   #6: Drowsy Driving
   #7: Reckless Driving
   #8: Impaired Driving

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury in the US.

​Data Sources

healthresearchfunding.org
www.cdc.gov
www.nsc.org

If you are seeking more info this is a great resource. Clicking on any image takes you to their website with more stats.
pinterest.com/cdcgov/safe-driving



Clean Cab Taxi Service
​College Station TX