CURWENSVILLE – As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement gave an ‘End Distracted Driving’ presentation this week to Curwensville’s 12th grade students.
Joel Feldman created EndDD.org, its interactive presentation aimed at changing driving habits to honor the memory of his daughter, Casey, who was 21 years old when she was killed by a distracted driver.
Students learned the dangers and risks involved with driving while distracted along or riding with someone who may not be fully attentive. Law enforcement urged students to drive distraction free, while also focusing on the state’s law banning text-based communication while driving.
Various types of driving distractions discussed included; talking on a cell phone or texting, eating, grooming, adjusting the radio or GPS and interacting with other passengers in the vehicle.
PennDOT and law enforcement officials recommend the following safety tips to avoid distractions:
- Store or turn off cell phones while driving. If you must make an emergency call, safely pull over to the side of the road;
- If traveling alone, set your GPS, radio and temperature controls before hitting the road; and
- If you drop an object while driving, leave it until you reach your destination.
For more information on distracted driving and the state’s anti-texting law, visit www.JustDrivePA.com.
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