Distracted Driving Awareness Month is upon us

By Shelley Irwin

Published April 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM EDT

GM Safety Engineer Dan Glaser talks about technologies that help drivers stay focused on the road.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month is upon us, GM Safety Engineer Dan Glaser talks about technologies that help drivers stay focused on the road. 3275 people died in distraction related crashes in 2023, with crash risk increasing 2-6x when drivers use their phone.

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