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Help us alert the public to the dangers of distracted driving, which is just as deadly and unacceptable as drunk driving. Join us in spreading the message by including #ButNotWhileDriving (#BNWD) to your mobile device signature.
- Distracted driving is increasing with violations rising by 24% between 2022 and 2023. Why is that? Because too many drivers still see distractions like texting or calling as socially acceptable.
- Younger drivers (15-19) are disproportionately involved in fatal crashes involving distraction.
- Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds can significantly increase the risk of a crash.
- Drivers who text while driving are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash.
- A University of Utah study found that the reaction time of a teenager using a cell phone is comparable to that of a 70-year-old woman who is not using a phone.
- 42% of high school students across the United States admitted that they text or email while driving.
The #ButNotWhileDriving campaign aims to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, emphasizing that it is as serious and unacceptable as driving under the influence. The campaign encourages individuals to help spread this message by adding the hashtag #ButNotWhileDriving (#BNWD) to their mobile device signatures. This initiative seeks to alert the public to the risks associated with distractions while driving and promote safer driving habits.
You can help us alert the public to the dangers of distracted driving, which is just as deadly and unacceptable as drunk driving. Join us in spreading the message by including #ButNotWhileDriving (#BNWD) to your mobile device signature.
How You Can Help
Add a simple message to the email signature-block sent from your phones, like so:
Together, we can stop distracted driving!
Need help? Click for Instructions
Need help changing the email signature-block on your phone? Let us help with these simple steps:
Do you use an iPhone or iPad?
- Launch Settings from your Home screen
- Tap Mail
- Tap Signature
- Tap Per Account
- Tap the end of the existing Signature
- Tap delete button to delete the existing text
- Type your new Signature
- Tap Mail arrow at top left of screen when you are done
- Exit Settings
Do you use an Android?
- Open your Email
- Click the Menu button (hidden button to the left of the physical HOME bar below the screen)
- Click Settings
- Click on your Account Name
- Click Signature
- Start typing!
Do you use Windows?
- Open your Email account to the inbox view
- Tap the Options button
- Tap Settings
- Scroll down and flip the Signature switch on
- Type in the signature you want to use
- Tap the checkmark icon tosave
Once you make this change, fill out the Pledge Form below to join our #ButNotWhileDriving movement – then ask your friends, family, and coworkers to join.
Help WE SAVE LIVES spread a simple message: Text, email, or call from wherever you want, #ButNotWhileDriving
Spread the word on social media with these #ButNotWhileDriving graphics!
Click here to download a zip file of our graphics. Don’t forget to tag us @wesavelivesorg and add the hashtag #ButNotWhileDriving!
Help us save lives and prevent distracted driving by voicing your pledge to never call, text, or email while driving.
- Driving Instructors, ask your students to sign this pledge to help educate them about the dangers of distracted driving.
- Parents ask your Teen driver to add #BUTNOTWHILEDRIVING and sign this pledge. Make a family pledge to set a positive example for their children.
- Teens ask your friends to sign the pledge, add #BNWD to their mobile devices. Ask them to share with others.
- Student groups can download and use our pledge and signature and encourage your organizations to sign and add #BNWD to their mobile device signatures.
- Businesses can incorporate the #BNWD pledge into their safety policies encouraging employees to avoid distractions behind the wheel.
