Driving While Distracted (DWD)
Nationwide Insurance fights growing trend of talking and texting while driving with education, legislation and technology
When it comes to making our roads and highways safer places to drive, Nationwide is On Your Side®. For several years now, Nationwide has been leading the charge against Driving While Distracted (DWD) – which includes talking and texting on cell phones while driving. It's more than just a public awareness campaign. We want to be a part of the solution to this emerging and dangerous social trend. Studies say that drivers using phones are four times as likely to cause a crash as other drivers. Learn more about Nationwide’s efforts to fight distractions while driving.
DWD in the News
New Nationwide Insurance survey shows overwhelming support for laws banning texting while driving
Nationwide Insurance today released the results of its new On Your Side® survey, which found that 8 in 10 Americans surveyed this month say they would support legislation restricting cell phone use while driving. Read the texting while driving news release or view the results about driving while distracted.
Nationwide Insurance supports national ban on texting while driving
Columbus, Ohio—Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company today stated its support for the enactment of a national ban on texting while driving.
Kyle Petty teams up with Nationwide
NASCAR driver Kyle Petty is teaming up with Nationwide to educate teens on the dangers of distracted driving.
Nationwide's Distracted While Driving survey mentioned in New York Times
On his 15th birthday, Christopher Hill got his first cell phone. For his 16th, he was given a used red Ford Ranger pickup, a source of pride he washed every week. Read more about distractions while driving.
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Nationwide, Aegis Mobility Address DWD
Nationwide and Aegis Mobility are partnering to tackle the growing problem of distracted driving with the first of its kind cell phone technology that empowers consumers to manage the distraction of cell phones or text messaging devices while a vehicle is in motion. Read more about this advance against DWD.
