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Statistics and Distracted Driving

Statistics and Distracted Driving. Rachel Wilson AAA Driver Training, Michigan Lead Instructor. All statistics in the following slides are from iihs.org. Statistics. Statistics: Motor Vehicle Deaths. Number of deaths in motor vehicle crashes 1980 – 51,091 1990 – 44,599 2000 – 41,945

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Statistics and Distracted Driving

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  1. Statistics and Distracted Driving Rachel Wilson AAA Driver Training, Michigan Lead Instructor

  2. All statistics in the following slides are from iihs.org Statistics

  3. Statistics: Motor Vehicle Deaths • Number of deaths in motor vehicle crashes • 1980 – 51,091 • 1990 – 44,599 • 2000 – 41,945 • 2010 – 32,885

  4. Statistics: Male vs. Female • Motor vehicle crash deaths among 13-19 year-olds by gender • 1980 – 73% of deaths were males • 1990 – 69% of deaths were males • 2000 – 66% of deaths were males • 2010 – 65% of deaths were males

  5. Statistics: Motorcycles • Passenger vehicle occupant and motorcyclist deaths as a percentage of all motor vehicle crash deaths • 1980 – 10% of all motor vehicle crash deaths were motorcycles • 1990 – 7% of all motor vehicle crash deaths were motorcycles • 2000 – 7% of all motor vehicle crash deaths were motorcycles • 2010 – 13% of all motor vehicle crash deaths were motorcycles

  6. Statistics: Fixed Object Crash • Deaths in fixed object crashes by object struck • Tree – 50% • Utility Pole – 14% • Traffic Barrier – 8% • Embankment – 5% • Ditch – 3% • Culvert – 3% • Fence – 2% • Wall – 2% • Building – 2% • Highway wall support – 2% • Bridge Pier – 2% • Other – 6%

  7. How many people died in 2010 in motor vehicle crashes? 32,885

  8. Statistics • Statistics have a place in the driver training classroom and can be a useful learning tool, but they should be used with caution for several reasons: • Statistics often “dumb down” the reality of something and make it seem less real. They are numbers, not people. • Students often forget the actual number associated with statistics, losing its purpose. • When several statistics are given, they all blend together and the impact is lost. • Statistics change frequently. Different studies give us different results and driving behavior and car technology alter crash statistics all the time.

  9. A better way… An example I like to use in my classroom: Discuss speed and how it affects reaction time and braking distance. Understand the formula from AAA’s “Licensed to Learn” that reaction time = 1.5 x rate (unit = feet). Example is at 20mph, so reaction time = 30’

  10. Not Distracted

  11. Not Distracted

  12. Ask the students How long does it take you to change the radio station or look at your phone to see who is calling?

  13. Distracted

  14. Distracted

  15. Distracted

  16. Example • Makes it real. • Students reactions. • Leads into further discussions. • How long does it take to text “LOL”? • How long does it take to dial a phone number? • Their gained understanding allows us to discuss how dangerous phone usage while driving is.

  17. In Summary Statistics can be useful. Don’t rely on statistics to get the message across. Know when to use them or not. Think of ways to get the point across differently.

  18. Thank you! Rachel Wilson AAA Driver Training Lead Instructor

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