1. [INSERT AGENCY OWNER NAME HERE]
I’m an Allstate agency owner here to talk with you about staying safe while driving – and ultimately help you take the pledge to not text and drive. Millions of people have been taking the pledge across the country for 8 years as part of Allstate’s X the TXT national campaign. Since its launch, more than one million people have made the pledge.
Car crashes are the number one cause of death with teens, and we want you to help change that!

2. Current driving environment Take the X the TXT pledge
Distracted driving
Take the X the TXT pledge
Here’s what we are going to do for the next 20 or so minutes.
I’ll share some helpful and eye opening information about the current driving environment and how changes have impacted our roads in a big way, especially lately. Then we are going to test your multitasking distracted driving skills with an activity. Finally, we are going to brainstorm ways to be a more active driver and make a game plan you can hold yourself accountable for when you get in the driver’s seat.
Our goal is to talk about what we can all do to drive with purpose and stay active and aware when we’re behind the wheel

3. Allstate has a long history of help keep our roads safe, beginning almost 50 years ago by working with the government and automakers on auto passenger safety including seat belts and airbags.
About 10 years ago, The Allstate Foundation set a goal to help reduce teen traffic fatalities by 50% by To do this, the Allstate Foundation advocated for teen safe driving in legislation through the Save 11 initiative, and passed a bill through Congress to reduce teen driving deaths by 2,000 teens each year from 4,000 teens a year.
Today, we have had millions of people join the X the TXT movement and take the pledge to not text and drive – which is critical to saving lives. You’ll be joining that movement today!
1960s/70s
2005
Today

4. More drivers on the road More miles driven More distracted driving
It’s more affordable than ever to drive.
There was a 12 year low for the average price of a gallon of gas at $1.94 a gallon in 2016, according to Federal Highway Administration (April 2016).
Unemployment is the lowest since 2008, according to Federal Highway Administration. This means more people are on the road commuting to and from work.
This means there are more cars on the road.
There were 17.5 million cars sold in 2015, beating sales peak in 2000, according to the Wall Street Journal (Jan 2016).
A record trillion miles were driven in 2015, according to U.S Department of Transportation.
There was a 5.6% increase in road travel between February 2015 and February 2016, according to Federal Highway Administration (Feb 2016)
This also means there are more distracted drivers on the road.
Nine Americans die every day from distracted driving accidents, according to the CDC.
25% of accidents involve phones, according to the National Safety Council
According to the Washington Post, 49% of drivers text and drive. That’s about half of the drivers around you on the road.
During a typical daylight moment in the US in 2015, an estimated 542,000 drivers were using hand-held cell phones behind the wheel.
The percentage of people visibly using hand-held devices while driving jumped 267% between 2009 and Are you seeing people driving around using their phones while driving?
Unfortunately, there are more car crashes now than ever.
According to the National Safety Council, 2015 traffic deaths rose by the largest percent in 50 years, likely tied to these factors.

5. 8 times
50 times
23 times
75 times
Drivers who text are how much more likely to get into a crash than those who don’t?
Go through the questions presented on the next five slides, ask the audience to raise their hand for the right answer to participate in the quiz
We are going to focus now for a couple of minutes on the issue of distracted driving about the issue of distracted driving, and start by taking a quiz. we are going we are going to take a quiz.
How much do you know about distracted driving?
First question: Drivers who text are how much more likely to get into a crash than those who don’t?
A) 8 times B) 17 times C) 23 times D) 30 times
Answer is C) 23 times

6. 44% slower
28% slower
17% slower
52% slower
Research shows that people who are eating while driving have how much slower reaction times?
Question 2: Research shows that people who are eating while driving have how much slower reaction times?
A) 17% slower B) 28% slower C) 44% slower D) 52% slower
Answer: The answer is A) 44% slower

7. Distracted driving crashes are highest among what age group?
16-34
34-55
55-65
65-80
Distracted driving crashes are highest among what age group?
Question 3: Distracted driving crashes are highest among what age group?
A) B) C) D) 65-80
Answer: A) 16-34

8. You can be a better passenger by:
Paying attention to the road
Not adding stress to the driver
Putting away electronics
All of the above
You can be a better passenger by:
Question 4: You can be a better passenger by:
A) Paying attention to the road B) Not adding stress to the driver C) Putting away electronics D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

9. Texting while driving is as dangerous as driving legally drunk.
Texting takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of a football field completely blind.
Texting while driving is as dangerous as driving legally drunk.
Distracted driving is dangerous, especially texting while driving.
Text messaging was named the single-biggest contributor to distracted driving. And that’s why we are here today to take the pledge to not text and drive. Though we will be talking about phone use today, it’s important to point out that it’s not the only form of distracted driving. There’s also eating while driving, putting on makeup, etc.
Text messaging takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of a football field completely blind, according to Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
When you’re texting and driving, you’re 23 times more likely to get in a crash.

10. To fix my makeup To adjust my music To eat my snack To get directions
How many of you are guilty of being distracted while driving or have seen someone driving distracted?
It’s easy to say, I only looked down for a second…
To adjust my music
To eat my snack
To text
To Snap
To get directions
To fix my makeup
What others distractions have you noticed that drivers do? Texting is not the only distraction…
If you have a personal story to share about the dangers of distracted driving, share it here and ask audience to share stories/experiences they have with distracted driving.
I’m sure you have seen distracted driving behaviors firsthand. Name a time or an experience that affected you.
To Snap
To text…

11. Because of the distracted driving epidemic, we’re seeing new kinds of crashes that weren’t prevalent in the past.
For example, a 70 mph rear-end collision with no skid marks, meaning the driver never even realized they were about to collide because they weren’t looking at the road.
At 70 mph, the crash could be very severe – even deadly.

12. What does it mean to be an active driver
What does it mean to be an active driver? It means to drive with purpose.
Active drivers should be alert and in control. The phone should be put away or off. You should be scanning the road and not distracted by passengers.
Active drivers adjust for the driving environment – weather, construction, time of day.
Start a discussion about ideas for being a more active driver.
What are ways drivers can stay more active?
What gets you in the zone or makes you focus?
What would motivate you to drive differently?

13. Send texts before driving Turn on Do Not Disturb feature
Pass out pledge card
Use this pledge card to write down some pledges you can make while driving that you can keep yourself accountable for.
Once you’ve finished your pledge card, take the pledge to X the TXT on the pledge banner by placing your thumb on the inkpad and stamping the banner.
Keep that pledge to X the TXT in mind when you’re behind the wheel and keep the pledge card as a reminder.
Send texts before driving
Turn on Do Not Disturb feature
Keep both hands on the wheel

14. Your safety is our priority
Your safety is our priority. Allstate is committed to keep the roads safe and we have developed resources you or your family can use to monitor driving.
Drivewise is available to help make you more aware of your driving behaviors. Plus, you have the chance to earn rewards for the safe driving you’re already doing. As an Allstate customer, you can earn savings on your auto policy by using Drivewise. Friends and family who aren’t yet customers can use it to earn Allstate Rewards points for completing safe driving challenges, redeemable towards savings on brands you love.
Ready to get started? Visit Allstate.com/Drivewise or reach out to me for more details.