Distracted driving is a dangerous and common occurrence on today’s roadways. Cell phones and texting are part of the problem, but any activity that diverts attention from driving presents a risk. The Travelers Institute® Every Second Matters initiative recognizes that every driver, passenger and pedestrian has a role to play in changing social norms around distraction. Help drive change by speaking up, setting an example and empowering others to drive and walk present.
“Distracted driving is a serious problem on today’s roads, and it affects us all. Even if you don’t believe you’re distracted, you and your loved ones still share the road with drivers who are. We are committed to furthering thoughtful dialogue about the
serious risks of, and solutions to, distracted driving.”
Alan Schnitzer
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Travelers
October 16, 2019
George Washington University (Washington, DC)
Program objectives:
Chris Hayes from Travelers discusses the role employers can play in reducing distracted driving among employees.
Chris Hayes from Travelers discusses the role employers can play in reducing distracted driving among employees.
Doug Rieder from Sterling Seacrest Partners explains how employers can create a safety culture to help reduce distracted driving.
Jane Terry from the National Safety Council explains the goals of the Road to Zero Coalition.
Brian Mixon from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety discusses what it will take to reduce distracted driving.
With its Every Second MattersSM distracted driving initiative, the Travelers Institute is challenging all drivers to set positive examples and help change attitudes about what is socially acceptable behind the wheel. This guide offers a snapshot of roadway distraction and the rise in traffic fatalities in recent years. Readers can use it as a conversation starter to empower friends and family to drive with fewer distractions.
Travelers is proud to sponsor the public television documentary "3 Seconds Behind the Wheel." The documentary follows the lives of eight drivers, over six months, and shows the true behaviors and consequences behind distracted driving.
Lindner center hosts symposium on distracted driving, UC News
Survey: Majority of Central Iowans Distracted on the Road - And It's Killing Us, Business Record
Travelers Institute Hosts Every Second Matters℠ Symposium at the University of Cincinnati to Combat Distracted Driving, Press Release
OC Drivers Risk More on Tech, Orange County Business Journal
Travelers Institute Launches Every Second Matters Fall Tour to Combat Distracted Driving, Press Release
Travelers Institute Hosts Every Second Matters℠ Symposium at Massachusetts General Hospital to Address Distracted Driving Epidemic, Press Release
Most Baltimore-area Drivers Use Cell Phones Behind the Wheel, Regardless of Generation, Baltimore Business Journal
Study Reveals 7 Distracted Driving Stats, Body Shop Business
National Distracted Driving Month Kicks Off Monday, WTNH-TV
Why Do Americans Still Engage in Distracted Driving Despite Known Dangers?, Law.com
Travelers Finds 82 Percent of Baltimore-Area Drivers Surveyed Use Phones While Driving, Press Release
Travelers Risk Index Reveals Seven Scary Stats Behind Distracted Driving, Hartford Courant
The Travelers Institute is pleased to join the Road to Zero Coalition in working to reduce traffic fatalities.
Are you driving under the influence of your phone? Take this quiz to test your knowledge about distracted driving and your phone.
See how much distracted driving puts you and others on the road at risk.
The Travelers Institute has worked with a variety of organizations in launching the Every Second Matters initiative to help reduce distracted driving. View all collaborations here.
