10.5: Unintentional Injuries
Distracted Driving
Each day in the United States, over 8 people are killed and 1,161 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.
Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving. Distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash.
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- Unintentional Injuries Infographic. Authored by : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Provided by : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Located at : http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/overview/key_data.html . License : Public Domain: No Known Copyright