It seems like there is a day for just about anything you can think of. But Distracted Driving Awareness Day is one of those events that your Pennsylvania dealers want you to notice.
Distracted Driving Awareness Day is designed to make people more aware of what they are doing when they get behind the wheel of a car. It isn’t just about talking or texting on your cell phone while you are driving. Distracted driving includes many other things, such as eating, changing the radio station or just daydreaming during your commute.
“We recognize the need to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving,” said Debbie Pickford, the Field Corporate Relations Manager at Allstate Insurance. “All drivers would benefit by making the commitment to eliminate their dangerous driving habits.”
By now, you might be thinking, “Big deal! I can eat and drive or listen to my MP3 player with no problem.” But did you know that about 80 percent of all auto accidents involve at least one driver who is distracted just seconds before the collision occurs?
Your Glenside area Toyota dealer encourages you to be more aware of what you are doing when you are behind the wheel. Driving is an active activity, not a passive one. Always be aware of your surroundings and focus on the road today and every other day you are behind the wheel.