Provided by The National Safety Council
Distracted Driving in New Jersey
Think going hands-free is “safe enough” for driving? Although it’s legal in New Jersey to drive using a hands-free device (earpiece, dashboard, speakerphone) with your cell phone, consider these statistics:
- 26% of all car crashes involve the use of cell phones
- 94% of car crashes involve driver error
- When talking on or using hands-free or hand-held cell phones, drivers can miss up to 50% of their surroundings–other drivers, people walking or jogging, children, bicyclists, etc.
- Think speaking a text is better than typing? Think again. New studies have shown that using voice-to-text is more distracting.
- Distraction leads to driver error
- 7% of all drivers at any given time are using their phones while driving
- When you start your car, disconnect your phone and Just Drive
Worried about your older parent or loved one who uses a cell phone while driving? Share these statistics to them, and suggest they take a local driving course to refresh their driving skills. To learn more about older people and driving, read our article about Older Drivers and Safety.
Go to nsc.org/pledge to take the pledge to drive cell-free.
Tags: distracted driving, Senior Driving
