Facts
Approximately ____ Canadians die each year as a result of impaired driving
2,500
what ways can you not be distracted by your phone?
shut it off
put DND on
Turn it upside down
Place it where you can't reach it
The number of people who die each day in automobile accidents that involve a drunk driver.
29
What percentage can distracted driving citations raise insurance rates from to?
25% for 3 years
What is the average amount of time texting or reading a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road?
5 seconds
Distracted driving makes up _____% of facilities in Canada per year.
21
ways you can get home without driving impaired
Call a friend
Have a DD
Stay somewhere
Call a parent
The legal limit for BAC (blood alcohol content).
0.08
Even though you are not moving, this activity is still a considered a crime.
Texting at a stop light.
What is the fine if you get caught driving while being on a cell phone?
$672
What percentage of Canadians used their smartphone while driving?
47%
If passengers are being distracting what should you do?
tell them to be quiet
The age group most likely to drink and drive.
15-24
What are the criminal penalties for a first time DUI in Canada?
1st offense: mandatory minimum $1000 fine.
What activity is 6 times more likely to lead to a accident than driving drunk?
Texting and driving
Distracted drivers are ____ times more likely to be involved in a car accident.
3.6
if your thirsty or hungry what should you do?
stop and pull over to eat somewhere
True or false. Buzzed driving is drunk driving.
True
What is the license suspension period for refusing to do a breath or blood alcohol test?
24 hours
What age group is most likely to drive while distracted?
16-19
Alcohol is involved in ____% of fatal traffic accidents and in ____% of traffic injuries.
50%
30%
what do you do before you leave somewhere?
set your navigation before you go
eat and drink
text and tell you won't answer for a bit
How many people are killed each year in Canada due to impairment accidents.
1,250-1,500
what is the license suspension for using a cell phone while driving?
first offence: 3 day license suspension
Subsequent offences: 7 day suspension
What percentage of all car accidents caused by the driver being distracted in some way?
27%