Distracted Driving

In a news article posted by NAR on 12/23/11:

NTSB Urges States to Ban Use of Electronics While Driving

On December 13, 2011, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) unanimously approved a recommendation that states outlaw the use of all electronic devices while driving in an effort to address concerns over distracted driving. Under the NTSB recommendation both handheld and handsfree devices used by drivers would be banned unless needed for an emergency. Passengers would still be free to use the devices. It is important to note that this is merely a recommendation to state legislatures to pass distracted driver legislation—members should monitor activity in their states.

What does that mean for you? It probably won't be long until these "recommendations" become laws in
many states. Take heed of this message: electronic devices in drivers hands do indeed cause distracted driving accidents. Make it a personal rule in your vehicle: no electronic distractions while driving. Put the cell phone in the glove box or back seat. Check messages when you get to where you are going, safely.