Regardless of which wireless carrier you use, pay close attention to AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign.
The problem is real. The dangers of distracted driving, even for less than one second, can have devastating consequences. You are, in fact, behind the wheel of a very deadly weapon.
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Personally, I observe people talking or looking at their phone while driving every time I am behind the wheel. Every. Time. It has created a new category of defensive driving to me. And it seems to be getting worse, as I witness more drivers’ eyes on their phones and more vehicles weaving, jerking, and otherwise putting themselves and others at risk.
This 5-year educational campaign has recently added another compelling and very realistic video (below) showing a situation we all have likely been in while driving. In Close to Home, we are introduced to six characters on a perfectly average day. Their lives are then irrevocably changed by the devastating consequences of a seemingly innocent glance at a phone while driving. No post is worth a life. It Can Wait.
What Can You Do?
WAIT – Save your calls, posts, texts, tweets, surfing, etc. for when you safely arrive. It Can Wait!
PLEDGE – Visit the It Can Wait website to join me and over 7,000,000 others whao pledged to keep their eyes on the road, not their phone.
SHARE – Use social media to spread the #ItCanWait message and “Close to Home” video.
You may copy & paste this to share on Facebook, Twitter, etc.:
I promised to keep my eyes on the road. Inspire others to take the pledge.
#ItCanWait
https://youtu.be/OVnRcIXEqaU
DOWNLOAD – AT&T’s DriveMode® app
According to AT&T: AT&T DriveMode® app silences incoming text message alerts automatically when you’re driving 15 MPH or more and turns off shortly after you stop. Parents with young drivers can receive a text message if the app is turned off. (However, the iOS App Store reviews tell of many issues including not working on iMessages and disabling streaming music. Results may vary.)
https://youtu.be/OVnRcIXEqaU
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