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