The second leading cause of distracted driving accidents is cell phone use behind the wheel. This includes texting, talking, dialing or listening to content while driving. The National Safety Council states that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. Currently, 1 out of every 4 accidents in the U.S. is caused by texting and driving.
Carriage Trade Insurance encourages everyone to take the pledge to stop texting and driving. Keep your phone away when you are driving and do not drive with others who use their phones while driving. Encourage your family members and friends to keep their phones away when they are behind the wheel.
Take the Pledge on our website today:
Contact Carriage Trade Insurance to learn more about our Auto Insurance options.