Week 7 – Drive…JUST DRIVE!

On the road are you talking or driving? If you do both you are three times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Eating and messing with the radio or applying make-up while driving is also not recommended.

Car Accidents kill over 40,000 people every year.
A cousin of mine died this week in a car accident. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunting/fishing guide from Colorado. He worked as a Wildlife Conservation Officer and was ex-military…he was 45. He fought in Desert Storm and had been to Iraq early in the latest war but made it back O.K. both times. He died at the wheel of his personal vehicle like tens of thousands of other people every year. These are the only facts I know about the accident but below are some other facts you need to know.
-According to a recent NHTSA report, Cell phones are the No. 1 Driver Distraction.
-Almost 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near misses occur within three seconds of some form of driver distraction.
-Reaching for a moving object multiplied the risk of a crash or near-crash by nine times, according to the study.
-Reading, applying makeup, or dialing a handheld device tripled the risk.
-Alcohol the No. 1 Killer of drivers and passengers under the age of 30 it also plays a significant part in other mishaps.

Alcohol is involved in…
33% of all accidents
If you drink, Drink in Moderation and NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE!!!!!

40% of all industrial deaths
Alcohol and/or drugs (even some prescription meds) can pose serious problems in the workplace. If you are taking anything that may affect your ability to work safely please tell your supervisor immediately.

45% of all drownings
Water and alcohol do not mix. Whether you’re boating, skiing or swimming avoid alcohol or DRINK IN MODERATION!!! Do not operate a boat under the influence of alcohol.

85% of all homicides
Firearms and Drinking is a DEADLY COMBO! Keep the booze put away until the firearms are Locked Up! And remember: EVERY WEAPON is a LOADED Weapon!

86% of deaths due to fire
Avoid playing with fire and/or fireworks if you have been drinking. People do stupid things and get strange ideas when they’ve had too much to drink and Fire is Unforgiving!