Seatbelt Coalition/WyDot

In 2010, there were 145 deaths on Wyoming roads.
In 2009, 71% of people killed on Wyoming roads were not wearing seatbelts.
Wyoming’s seatbelt usage rate is 68%. The national usage
rate is 84%.
Nearly 1 out of every 3 drivers do not buckle up.

www.Distraction.gov

Distracted driving killed nearly 5,500 people last year and injured 500,000 more.

What Is Distracted Driving?

There are three main types of distraction:

Visual — taking your eyes off the road
Manual — taking your hands off the wheel
Cognitive — taking your mind off what you’re doing

Distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing.

While all distractions can endanger drivers’ safety, texting is the most alarming because it involves all three types of distraction.

Other distracting activities include:

Using a cell phone
Eating and drinking
Talking to passengers
Doing your make-up
Reading, including maps
Using a PDA or navigation system
Watching a movie
Changing the radio station, CD, or Mp3 player

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:



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	SUICIDE PREVENTION SEX & ALCOHOL DUI FACTS CRASH DATA alcohol poisoning party house Seatbelt Coalition/WyDot Wyoming Seatbelt Coalition: In 2010, there were 145 deaths on Wyoming roads. In 2009, 71% of people killed on Wyoming roads were not wearing seatbelts. Wyoming’s seatbelt usage rate is 68%. The national usage rate is 84%. Nearly 1 out of every 3 drivers do not buckle up. www.Distraction.gov Distracted driving killed nearly 5,500 people last year and injured 500,000 more. What Is Distracted Driving? There are three main types of distraction: Visual — taking your eyes off the road Manual — taking your hands off the wheel Cognitive — taking your mind off what you’re doing Distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing. While all distractions can endanger drivers’ safety, texting is the most alarming because it involves all three types of distraction. Other distracting activities include: Using a cell phone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Doing your make-up Reading, including maps Using a PDA or navigation system Watching a movie Changing the radio station, CD, or Mp3 player National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
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