As a key part of NHTSA’s U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign, law enforcement will be hypervigilant, looking for distracted drivers and charging fines.
Since 2007, drivers age 16-24 have been distracted by devices at higher rates than other drivers, but we’re all at risk for distracted driving crashes.
Consider these tips for safe driving:
* If you must send or receive a text, pull over to a safe location and park your car first.
* If you have passengers, appoint a “designated texter” to handle all your texting.
* If you can’t resist the temptation to look at it, keep your phone in the trunk.
Read the article at NHTSA.