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Friday’s PSA: A 2018 study found Tennessee had the highest rate of distracted driving deaths, 7.2 per 10 billion vehicle miles - nearly 5x the national average of 1.49 fatalities. States with the strictest distracted driving regulations had the lowest number of these deaths.
The consequences of breaking this law include a 90 day delay for your ability to move to the next license level, a $50 fine, and having a class C Misdemeanor on your record. #BITZTN#CMSinthezone @FordDSFL @AllstateFDN @AllstateSouth
Thursday’s PSA: Under the Graduated Drivers License, it is illegal for anyone with a learners permit or intermediate license to use a phone AT ALL while driving. That includes talking on a hands-free device.
This law applies to drivers who are 18 years or older... and we’ll tell you why that’s the case tomorrow! @TNHSO#BITZTN#CMSinthezone @FordDSFL @AllstateFDN @AllstateSouth
Wednesday’s PSA - On July 1st it became illegal to hold your phone at all while driving. You cannot place it in your lap. And if the phone falls into the floor, leave it there because it is illegal to reach for it. It’s also illegal to record or stream video while driving.
Tuesday’s PSA: According to @CDCgov, there are three types of distracted driving: manual (where you take your hands off the wheel), cognitive (where your mind is not on driving) and visual (where you take your eyes off the road).
Some distracted driving only involves 1 type (talking on a hands-free device is a cognitive distraction) but texting, checking email, social media, or other uses of your phone are triple threats. They involve all three types of distraction.