Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced a new video highlighting the dangers of distracted driving, which is now mandatory viewing for those seeking a learner’s permit in the state. The 1 minute and 30-second video demonstrates how activities like texting and eating while driving can lead to fatal accidents in seconds. Giannoulias emphasized that distracted driving is a serious issue and compared it to the drunk driving epidemic, causing 3,500 deaths in the U.S. each year. The campaign, titled One Road One Focus, aims to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving through billboards and increased patrols in high-crash rate areas. At the press conference, a woman named Connie Onley shared her tragic experience of losing her husband in a crash caused by a 16-year-old driver who was texting. The video serves as a reminder that no text or email is worth someone’s life, and it is illegal to use a phone or tablet while driving in Illinois.
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