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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - Full Program

Distracted driving is one of the main causes of death for teen drivers. Using research, laws, and real-life examples, this video drives home how dangerous it is to use a cell phone while driving.

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving

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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - Introduction

The leading cause of death for teenagers is car accidents. 75% of these accidents are unrelated to drugs or alcohol, but may be caused by distractions.

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving

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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - Jordan Cibley

While driving home from prom, Jordan was talking to his dad on his cell phone. He slammed into a tree and died.

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving

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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - What Research Shows

According to research from the University of Utah, driving while talking on a cell phone—even a hands-free phone—is as dangerous drunk driving. Driving while texting is twice as dangerous.

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving

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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - Jacy Good

In 2008, Jacy and her parents were hit by a semi truck that was swerving to avoid a teenager who ran a red light while on his cell phone. Her parents were killed, and Jacy suffered a severe brain injury and many broken bones.

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving

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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - Reggie Shaw

Reggie was texting while driving to work. He crossed the center line and hit another car, which was then hit by a third car. Two people were killed.

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving

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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - The Law

Utah did not have a law against driving while texting, so Reggie was charged with two counts of negligible homicide. Reggie plead guilty and served 30 days in jail. He later testified to the state legislature to ensure passage of laws regarding texting while driving.

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving

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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - Jennifer Smith

Jennifer's mother was killed in a car accident caused by a student who was talking on a cell phone. Jennifer began Focus Driven, an organization that advocates for cell-free driving.

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving

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Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving - Conclusion

Research shows how dangerous distracted driving is. Laws confront it with harsh penalties. And people are killed by it. What more will it take to change your mind about using your cell phone while driving?

© 2010, Human Relations Media (HRM)

  Grade Level(s): 7 - 12
Media Type: Video
Subject: Driver's Education | Driving