April is distracted driving awareness month.
Guaranteed, you've seen examples of distracted driving before. A driver next to you scrolling on their phone. A vehicle weaving in front of you and when you pass, you see they're having an angry phone conversation.
It can even seem pretty benign. A parent reaching back to adjust a car seat strap or retrieve a kid's favorite toy.
But that's distraction too.
According to the NHTSA (National Highway Safety Administration) there were 3,275 fatalities due to distracted driving just in 2023. These fatalities were preventable.
When we think about avoiding distracted driving, we all know what we're supposed to do. Put phones away. Adjust seats before you go. Make sure children and pets are well situated before starting out.
Rather than focusing on these, take some time to hear about someone's story in losing a child due to distracted driving with this video below. Your small decision while driving can affect someone for the rest of their lives, or even end their life.
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