Distracted Driving Letter to the Editor

To whom it may concern:

This letter is concerning a very important topic in keeping our community safe. Distracted driving has become a considerable safety hazard on the roads that we travel daily. I can tell you as a high school principal that this has become more of an issue among teenage drivers than educating our students about the hazards and legalities of drinking and driving. Distracted driving can come from other people in the car, loud music, talking on a cell phone or worst of all, texting while driving. These all are major factors in distracting a driver which always creates an unsafe situation on the roads of our community. In the spring we will be hosting a mock car crash, and new this year, we will be implementing in the dialogue of the car crash that the driver will be texting while driving.

As a fellow community member it is my strong belief that we need to continue to educate drivers of all ages regarding this critical safety issue. With ever increasing new technology in the hands of our fellow citizens, this has created just another way for drivers to be distracted and potentially create a crash that could change the lives of many. We need to continue to reinforce good habits while driving and continually educate our drivers of the potential risks involved with distracted driving.

Sincerely,



Matthew W. Schoen
Principal, Delano High School
Safe Communities WC Board Member