Be Safe, Not Sorry – Say NO to distracted driving

Between 2006 and 2008 there were approximately 5,500 collisions in the city of Ottawa caused by distracted driving, which resulted in almost 2000 injuries and 8 deaths.

Be Safe, Not Sorry when you’re driving.

Here are some tips to assist you focusing on the road while you drive:

–          Set playlists on your MP3 player or CD’s so you’re not distracted trying to find your favorite song

–          Put distractions like reading material, grooming products etc in the truck so you’re not tempted

–          Only use your phone when you are safely parked. Have the passenger take the call or let it go to voicemail.

–          Don’t text, e-mail, tweet or facebook while you drive. Your facebook status can wait till you arrive at your destination.

A driver who takes their eyes off the road for two seconds doubles their odds of being involved in a collision.

Be sure to check out our monthly safety tips, including the August Safety tip regarding road safety. To access all of our tips, click here: http://carleton.ca/safety/resources/safety-tips/

-With statistics from Ottawapolice.ca

Campus Safety Services Contact:
S/Cst Mark Hargreaves
Community Liaison Officer
mark_hargreaves@carleton.ca
613-520-2600 ext. 1594