From the Ontario Provincial Police - Distracted driving is the #1 cause of death in collisions, followed by speed, seat belt and alcohol related deaths.

Types of distracted driving

• Visual (texting/talking/emailing on phone)
• Manual (eating/drinking, reaching, dancing, putting on makeup)
• Cognitive (drugs, alcohol, mental impairment)

Distracted driving facts and stats

• In 2020, 53% of drivers admitted to phone use while driving, versus 38% in 2018
• 3 out of 4 Canadians admit to distracted driving
• Texting while driving = 23 times more likely to crash
• Talking on your cell (including hands-free) = 4 times more likely to crash

Stay Safe Driving Tips

• Allow lots of time to get there
• Program directions into your GPS before starting to drive
• Secure kids and pets properly
• Secure loose objects
• Don't use your cell while driving - turn it off, stow if away or enable the "I'm driving" feature
• Try to avoid eating or drinking
• Don't reach for things
• Have sunglasses handy and night glasses for bright oncoming headlights at night
• Don't groom (ie makeup, shaving)
• Don't drive if you are very emotional (ie crying, very angry, etc)
• Stay focused on the road, other drivers, weather conditions and your surroundings