--- title: How Distracted Are You? - 04-01-2021 description: "How Distracted Are You? : By SmartDrive SystemsApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Although you should be aware of how distracted you are behind the wheel every day, April is your opportunity to stop it! Did you know …250,000 U.S. drivers fall asleep at the wheel daily39,000 people died due to distracted driving in 2019It ... Roofing and Waterproofing Contractor - Texas, Oklahoma Articles and White Papers for Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing" image: https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/4026.jpeg --- [ Client Login ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/articles/log-in-to-your-account) [ 877-428-1000 ](tel:8774281000) [ Report a Leak ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/report-a-leak) [![Chamberlin_Logo_Option](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hubfs/Logos/Chamberlin_Logo_Option.svg) ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com) # How Distracted Are You? Posted on: April 1, 2021 5 AM *By [SmartDrive Systems](https://www.smartdrive.net)* ![](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/4026.jpeg?width=1275&height=705&name=4026.jpeg) April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Although you should be aware of how distracted you are behind the wheel every day, April is your opportunity to stop it! Did you know … - 250,000 U.S. drivers fall asleep at the wheel daily - 39,000 people died due to distracted driving in 2019 - It only takes 25 seconds for a drowsy driving-related crash to occur - At 55 mph, sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds – long enough to cover a football field. What are the signs of distracted driving? - Eating food while driving or drinking behind the wheel - Texting, talking on cell phones or using hand-held electronic devices in another way - Focusing on off-road scenery, such as billboards or broken-down vehicles - Daydreaming - Finding it difficult to focus on the road ahead Awareness isn’t enough. Remember…the life you save could be your own. ### [Safe Driving Tips](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/articles/stay-alert-stay-safe-stay-alive/) #### Subscribe Today! Stay-in-the-know and subscribe to our blog today! ## Related Articles [### Falling Objects Hazards Posted on: April 1, 2021 5 AM > Falling objects from above cause serious injuries and account for fatalities every year. Falling object accidents occur due to a lack of hazard communication, improper storage of materials,... ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/falling-objects-hazards) ### [Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing Promotions Posted on: April 1, 2021 5 AM](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/chamberlin-roofing-waterproofing-promotions-two) [Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing wants to congratulate our employees on their recent promotions. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to [delivering more](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/deliver-more/) to our clients.  ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/chamberlin-roofing-waterproofing-promotions-two) [### 2023 ABC National Safety Excellence Award Posted on: April 1, 2021 5 AM ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/2023-abc-national-safety-excellence-award) © 2026 | Chamberlin, Ltd.