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Distracted drivers put not only themselves and anyone else in their vehicle at risk, but also other people on the road. Taking your eyes of the road for just two seconds doubles your risk of a crash. Today's blog from the best car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks dives into just how dangerous distracted driving can be. Take a look at the statistics and take steps today to reduce your distractions while driving. Distracted Driving Statistics  Distracted driving is the leading cause of fatal vehicle crashes. Below are some alarming statistics from revolving around distracted driving: In 2016, 3,450 people were killed in vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.  In 2015, there were 3,477 people killed and an estimated additional 391,000 injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. 10% of fatal crashes, 15% of injury crashes, and 14% of all police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2015 were reported as distraction-affected crashes. 9% ...

Despite all of the incredible advantages modern technology offers, it also brings with it a significant amount of dangers, disadvantages, and drawbacks. Increased reliance on smart phones, mobile devices, and other technology has led to more distracted drivers, which in turn have led to more dangerous roadways. The harsh consequences are beginning to take their toll. Distracted Driving Awareness Month April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Though the month is nearly over, there is always time to increase awareness of this leading cause of motor vehicle accidents. Driving distractions come in a wide variety of different forms (including some that may seem rather harmless at first glance). Each of the following serves as a real-life example of a driving distraction: Texting Using Snapchat Watching a video Eating and drinking Checking social media Adjusting the music (CD players, mp3 players, radios, etc) Inputting your destination into a navigation system Grooming...

There are so many distractions when we are driving that it can be very difficult to focus on the road ahead of you - but when you are not focused, you run a much higher risk of a collision. The following information is from the official Government Website for Distracted Driving or www.distraction.gov and is provided for informative purposes only. According to Distraction.Gov, there are three main types of distractions: Manual - Taking your hands off the wheel. Visual - Taking your eyes of the road Cognitive - Taking your mind of the road Cell Phone Use was reported in 18% of distraction-related fatalities in America. Texting while driving takes your eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds - At 55 MPH, that is like driving an entire football field Blindfolded!! Drivers who use hand-held devices are 4 times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. Driving while using a ...