Alcohol-#ImpairedDriving remains one of the most dangerous driving behaviours, leading to approximately 1/3 of all fatalities on the road. TIRF’s leading #research & resources are here: tirf.ca/road-safety/al… #impaireddriving #dontdrinkanddrive #NationalPassengerSafetyWeek

#DidYouKnow It's #NationalLoveYourPetDay Show you love your pet(s) by safely securing them every time they're in a vehicle. tirf.ca/diad #LoveYourPetDay #PetSafetyFirst #BuckleUpPup #PetTravelSafety #SecureYourPet #DistractedDriving #SafePetsHappyPets

April is #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth! So, choose to drive distraction-free & next time you drive, stash your phone, set your playlist & enjoy the ride. tirf.ca/diad/ #DistractedDriving #workplacesafety #communitysafety #roadsafety #research #science #education

It's National Walking Day! 👟 Check out these tips to stay safe before you get your steps in. 👣⤵️ Drivers — stay alert for pedestrians, especially at night and in hard-to-see conditions.

Choose to drive distraction-free & remember, our furry friends won't understand if we don't make it home. Discover our #youth, #community & #workplacesafety award-winning interactive education program: tirf.ca/diad/ #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #DistractedDriving

Smartphones have changed what #DistractedDriving looks like, but there have always been distracted drivers. Eating, grooming, passing snacks to kids... What else distracts drivers? #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #DDAM #JustDrive

Your lunch isn't worth somebody's life! Check out this powerful message from Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) ⤵️ #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #DDAM #justdrive

Stay focused & ditch distractions because when it comes to #sharingtheroad with large trucks, if you can’t see the driver in their mirrors, they can’t see you & looking isn’t the same as truly seeing. tirf.ca/blog/sharing-r… #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #trucking #BeSafe

#DYK While the official data suggest #distraction was only a factor in about 8% of 2021 crash deaths, government estimates put it closer to 30%! (Source: nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.go…) #DistractedDrivingAwarnessMonth #DDAM #JustDrive

Technologies to reduce distracted driving have great potential to help prevent collisions. A simple step? Set your phone to #DoNotDisturb to help stay focused & safe. Browse our #DistractedDriving #Technology Framework: tirf.ca/e-hub-category… #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth

Staying focused is especially important around large trucks, which have longer braking distances and larger blind spots. TIRF Canada's Robyn Robertson and Karen Bowman share their insights and tips: usnddc.org/coalition-comm… #ThrowbackThursday #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth

#TPStrafficJAM S01E02- #DistractedDriving with Robyn & Karen from TIRF.ca & Sean Shapiro back in his TPS Traffic Services days. tirf.ca/blog/tpstraffi… #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #workplacesafety #communitysafety #roadsafety #research #science #education

New research out today from NDDC and TIRF USA Inc offers fresh insight into how the youngest drivers on our roads are interacting with technology behind the wheel. Learn more: usnddc.org/many-teens-ove… Thanks to State Farm for supporting this research

“Inexperience can lead teens to overestimate their driving abilities and think nothing bad could happen." - Robyn Robertson, chair of the National Distracted Driving Coalition & Secretary of the Board at the TIRF USA forbes.com/sites/tanyamoh… #distracteddriving #roadsafety #research Drop It And Drive®

"When asked to identify the most distracting activities, the respondents most often cited texting, social media use, taking selfies, handheld phone use & reaching for their cellphone." safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26740… National Safety Council TIRF USA Inc National Distracted Driving Coalition #distracteddriving #roadsafety

"With this study, we wanted to understand the types of risks teens are taking, specific knowledge gaps, and which strategies are most effective for changing behavior,” says Robyn Robertson, NDDC Chair and Secretary of the Board at TIRF USA Inc. usnddc.org/many-teens-ove…

We're throwing it back to last week's Click It or Ticket kickoff event @usdot headquarters! Volunteers tried out the Seat Belt Convincer, which simulates a low-impact crash — and stresses the importance of wearing a seat belt. Click It or Ticket. Don't Risk It.

It's National Secure Your Load Day! When you realize something won’t fit in your trunk, it’s not as easy as just tying it to the roof of your vehicle, putting it in the truck bed, or attaching a trailer — you need to do it properly. ✔️ More: NHTSA.gov/drive-safe-sec…

It's Friday the 13th! 🤞 Superstitions don't stand a chance against safe driving.

A new Coalition report covers best practices in crafting effective laws, from legislation through building public awareness. Find the new report: bit.ly/NDDC-Enforceme…