Distracted Driving Prevention Program

One moment of distraction can change a life

Distracted driving is one of the biggest road safety problems in Canada.

Most people already know it is dangerous.

The problem is they still do it.

A quick glance at a phone feels harmless.

A text at a red light feels small.

A notification feels urgent.

But driving does not pause when attention shifts.

Our Distracted Driving Prevention Program teaches drivers how distraction affects reaction time, awareness, judgment, and crash risk.

We cover the three main types of distraction:

  • Visual distraction: eyes off the road.

  • Manual distraction: hands off the wheel.

  • Cognitive distraction: mind off driving.

Participants learn how phones, passengers, food, navigation, stress, fatigue, and emotional conversations can all reduce safety behind the wheel.

The program also gives simple prevention strategies:

  • Put the phone out of reach before driving

  • Turn on driving mode

  • Set navigation before leaving

  • Keep the cabin calm

  • Pull over safely if something needs attention

  • Make driving the only task

This program works well for schools, workplaces, families, youth organizations, and public awareness events.

The message is direct.

No call, text, or notification is worth a life.

Drive Safe Foundation is a non-for-profit, independent educational organization.  All programs and resources are provided free of charge. We do not receive commissions or referral fees from driving schools or insurance providers.

Contact Us

  • Safdar Ali
    Executive Director
    Drive Safe Foundation
    66 Wilkes Street

    Brantford, Ontario N3T 0H7, Canada

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Drive Safe Foundation is a registered Ontario Non-Profit (Corp. No. 1001479596)