National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Put down the phone! April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Texting while driving kills thousands annually. Commit to focused, safe driving and save lives.
About National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Put down the phone! April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Texting while driving kills thousands annually. Commit to focused, safe driving and save lives.
History & origins
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for April 1. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Put down the phone! April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Because many such observances are cultural or promotional rather than statutory, treat dates as a planning guide and confirm local events separately.
Why it matters
Observing National Distracted Driving Awareness Month gives people a shared anchor to explore awareness & health themes—driving-safety, awareness, April, distraction, prevention—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Put down the phone! April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Texting while driving kills thousands annually. Commit to focused, safe driving and save lives.
How to celebrate
Put phones away while driving. Use hands-free devices only. Educate teens about driving safety. Share distracted driving statistics. Take a safe driving pledge.
Facts
- 9 people die daily from distracted driving in the US
- Texting makes you 23 times more likely to crash
- Distracted driving is the leading cause of teen deaths
- It takes 5 seconds to read a text - enough to travel a football field at highway speed
- Many states have banned handheld phone use while driving
Frequently asked questions
When is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in 2026?
This edition lists National Distracted Driving Awareness Month on 2026-04-01 (April 1). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.
What is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month?
Put down the phone! April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Texting while driving kills thousands annually. Commit to focused, safe driving and save lives.
How do people celebrate National Distracted Driving Awareness Month?
Put phones away while driving. Use hands-free devices only. Educate teens about driving safety. Share distracted driving statistics. Take a safe driving pledge.
Is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month a federal holiday?
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is widely treated as an informal observance and is not a U.S. federal public holiday unless a government source explicitly declares one.
What topics relate to National Distracted Driving Awareness Month?
Common themes include: driving-safety, awareness, April, distraction, prevention. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.
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