Distracted Driving Symposium
The National Safety Council held an International Symposium on Distracted Driving in October 2008. Powerpoint presentations are available from speakers who discussed the science of distracted driving, and the possible solutions in legislation and laws, public education, employer policies, and technology.
Employer Policy Presentations:
Strategies for Promoting and Supporting Wireless Communication Device Free Driving Policies (PPT)
Dr. Louis Francescutti, Professor, School of Public Health and Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta; Coalition for Cellphone-Free Driving
Hang Up For Employees (PPT)
John Kageorge, Media Relations Manager, AMEC
More Cell Phone and Distracted Driving Resources from “Our Driving Concern” Program
Webinar
You may also be interested in a webinar on the employer’s role with cell phone policy, with speakers from ExxonMobil Corporation and the National Safety Council. You can view Powerpoints, listen to the webinar online, and download additional speaker materials.
Driving Issue - Distractions
Read about the major issues with using cell phones while driving, both handheld and hands-free.
Driven to Distraction Fact Sheet
This PDF download that you can photocopy and share explains the science on driving with cell phones, both handheld and hands-free.
