Distracted Driving
Facility and Occupational Safety
Look Alive, Stay Alive
Did you know?
The average time it takes to send or read a text is just 5 seconds. At even moderate speeds this is more than enough time to swerve, veer or not see the person ahead breaking. -National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Practice Safe Driving & Defensive Driving Habits
- Make sure everyone wears a seat belt for safety
- Use your turn signals
- Follow the speed limit
- Check your blind spots before changing lanes
- Avoid phone distractions
- Avoid drowsy driving
- Never drive impaired
- Pay attention to bad weather conditions
- Watch out for pedestrians
- Be mindful of school bus stops, new student drivers, cyclists and motorbikes
Contact
Environmental Health and Safety
facoccsafety@groups.purdue.edu
765-494-6371