Take the pledge to and keep our roads safe for everyone. As a nonprofit in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Text Pledge is leading the movement to end distracted driving once and for all.
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Get the Facts
Distracted driving comes with serious and often deadly consequences. In fact, drivers who are texting increase their odds of having or causing a car accident by 83%, according to the Michigan State Police. Educate yourself and your community on the so we can prevent unnecessary accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
Here’s why a text can always wait, according to the (NHTSA) and the (CDC).
3,308NUMBER OF AMERICANS KILLED BY DISTRACTED DRIVING IN 2022 (NHTSA)
5 SecondsAVERAGE LENGTH OF TIME A DRIVER TAKES THEIR EYES OFF THE ROAD TO READ OR SEND A TEXT (NHTSA)
1 Football FieldAVERAGE DISTANCE TRAVELED EVERY 5 SECONDS WHILE TEXTING AND DRIVING AT 55 MPH (NHTSA)
13%HOW MUCH DISTRACTED DRIVING INCIDENTS INCREASED BETWEEN 2019 and 2022 (CDC)
What is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving refers to any activity that takes your attention away from the road. While it’s illegal to text and drive in most states, we can’t forget about the other distractions that may exist inside the vehicle.
Examples of distracted driving include:
- Talking or texting on your phone
- Eating and drinking
- Talking to people in your vehicle
- Adjusting the radio
- Adjusting the climate controls
You have the power to make a difference! When you take the pledge to stop distracted driving, you are promising to make your community a safer place for all. We can end distracted driving, one pledge at a time.
Take the Pledge to Stop Distracted Driving
Text Pledge is proud to be a nonprofit in Greater Grand Rapids, MI. To learn how to get involved, take the pledge to stop distracted driving and be sure to check out our other pledges that aim to make our world a better place. If you have any questions, please be sure to fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.
