MORE REASONS WHY PARENTS AND TEEN DRIVERS NEED SAFE+DRIVER
Glancing at your phone for just 4 seconds at 60 mph equates to driving blindfolded for 100 yards on the highway.
This video depicts real teens using their phones while driving, revealing how accidents can occur in the blink of an eye.
FOMO — Many teens experience anxiety about missing social interactions if they don't regularly check their phones. The fear of missing out can prompt teens to use their phones while driving, even in unsafe situations.
“If I didn’t have my phone I would freak out because I couldn’t connect with my friends...I ignored warnings about texting and driving...I thought I was invincible.”
The video below illustrates the change in perspective on driver phone use from both a parent and teen point of view.
A driver might use their phone 100 times without causing an accident, leading them to believe they can do so safely. However, one text or call could change everything.
This video demonstrates how a single phone call altered multiple lives permanently.