This powerful video from a father who lost his 16-year-old son to distracted driving is, in my opinion, a ‘must-see’ for just about everyone.
“My first thought was to go in there and get him out…. From the time he’s been in this world, I’ve always taken care of him. If he’d fall down and scrape his kn [...]
Posts tagged talking and texting while driving
The Cost of Distracted Driving –...
This powerful video from a father who lost his 16-year-old son to distracted driving is, in my opinion, a ‘must-see’ for just about everyone.
“My first thought was to go in there and get him out…. From the time he’s been in this world, I’ve always taken care of him. If he’d fall down and scrape his kn [...]
If Talking on a Hand-Held Phone is so...
Not surprisingly, it’s quite common to run into people who react strongly to the suggestion that cell phone conversations while driving are extremely dangerous.
“So, what are you going to do next, make it illegal to speak with passengers in your car then?!”
This perspective is not unique and is often an argument against the [...]
The Millenials: Entitled, Educated &#...
Guest Post: Breanna Carey, Instructor, Young Drivers of Canada & D.I.A.D. Speaker
Decoding the dangers of distracted driving may be obvious to some. It’s habitual to hop in a vehicle and put the seatbelt on; common knowledge that staying put if the vehicle should stop quickly is more desirable than face-planting the windshield. As my Mom [...]
Distracted Driving By Zoe Barker
Guest Post Author: Zoe Barker
You’re driving along the road when suddenly, your phone rings, indicating that you just got a text message from the friend you are on your way to see. Several thoughts run through your head: “Is she letting me know the plans have changed?” “Does she want me to get something on the way?” “What if she’s changing th [...]
Cell Phones and Driving: A Killer Com...
Guest Post by Colleen Harding
Talking or texting while driving is equivalent to being drunk behind the wheel
When working for a personal injury law firm, you often get to witness a ton of legal claims against distracted drivers who caused auto collisions—many of which were talking or texting on their cell phones. In fact, studies from the Uni [...]
Stop the Texts. Stop the Wrecks Video...
“Stop the Texts. Stop the Wrecks.” texting and driving prevention campaign is sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ad Council to discourage distracted driving among young adults. Their new Stop the Texts. Stop the Wrecks Video infographic illustrates the dangers: “The shocking truth [...]
What’s It Gonna Take for Drivers to U...
In the last 72 hours, DIAD has been tapped by the media a few times:
on The Bill Good Show (go to Podcast Bill Good Show –Mon Jan 2 – Hour 1);
interviewed by Gerry Bellett of The Vancouver Sun for two articles (titles & links below);
and I just wrapped up an on-air interview with Reaon Ford & Tammy Moyer with News1130Radio (related a [...]
Local Advocacy Group Plans Fundraiser...
Guest Post by Andrea Potter
The National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada is on November 23, 2011. This day commemorates those killed or seriously injured on Canadian roads; not in accidents but in preventable collisions.
The number of people killed to date in 2011 on BC roads is 279. Approximately 35% of those deaths can [...]
‘Show You Care With Coats’...
DROP IT AND DRIVE COMMEMORATES NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD CRASH VICTIMS WITH ‘SHOW YOU CARE WITH COATS’ CHARITY EVENT
Surrey, BC – Entering its second year, Drop It And Drive is commemorating the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims (Nov. 23rd) by hosting their first annual ‘Show YouCare With Coats’ charity event on T [...]
BC-Based Drop It And Drive Goes Natio...
BC-BASED DROP IT AND DRIVE BECOMES NATIONAL WITH DAY OF PRESENTATIONS HONOURING NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD CRASH VICTIMS IN ALBERTA
Surrey, BC –BC-based Drop It And Drive (DIAD) celebrates its second year by expanding into Alberta for a day of presentations honouring the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. The Ponoka [...]