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AT&T’S 2017 “IT CAN WAIT” Tour Made a Stop at Ballou High School Today
Virtual Reality Experience Shows Ballou Students the Dangers of Smartphone Distracted Driving
As part of a nationwide tour to remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road, not on their phones, AT&T’s 2017 IT CAN WAIT tour made a stop at Ballou High School in Southeast D.C. today. The stop is among 300 taking place nationwide this year.
Using AT&T's unique virtual reality simulator, Ballou students were able to safely experience what can happen when they take their eyes off the road to look at their phones.
IT CAN WAIT is a national movement urging drivers to keep their eyes on the road, not on their phones because distracted driving is never OK. The campaign began with a focus on not texting and driving, but it has now expanded to the broader dangers of smartphone use behind the wheel.
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Did you know?
- 7-in-10 people engage in smartphone activities while driving
- 62% keep their smartphones within easy reach while driving
- Nearly 4-in-10 smartphone users tap into social media while driving, almost 3-in-10 surf the net, and 1-in-10 video chat
For more information on AT&T's It Can Wait initiative or to take the pledge to never drive distracted, visit their website.
