Although not one of our original topics, the beauty of STEP UP! is that it can apply to so many different topics! I watched an eye opening Oprah show recently on the dangers of distracted driving – texting, talking, emailing, etc.
You are 4X more likely to get in an accident if you are talking and 8X more likely if you are texting. Over half a million people are injured a year in accidents caused by distracted driving. Only a few states so far have laws prohibiting it but I suspect that will change. A few years ago, one of my former tennis players was killed when she was on a 2 lane highway and a self admitted “distracted” driver lost control of his car and hit her head on. She left behind a remarkable husband and 2 adorable children, 4 and 2 at the time.
THESE ACCIDENTS ARE PREVENTABLE.
STEP UP! when you see someone or know someone is texting, emailing or even talking on the phone. Think it can’t happen to you? It can. That doesn’t mean it will, but it CAN. Is it worth the risk? If you have 15 minutes, watch the video from Oprah’s show. STEP UP! Do what’s right. You might save a life.
DO SOMETHING!
STEP UP!