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Conference Objectives

The purpose of the conference was to identify rational and effective programs and policies for controlling the problem of distracted driving, based on solid facts about the magnitude and causes of the problem. The objectives were to:

• Determine what is known about the magnitude of the problem, its causes, and consequences;
• Determine what programs and policies can address the problem, and how effective they have been;
• Develop a cooperative plan of action for dealing with distracted driving; and,
• Improve communication, understanding, and awareness of the issue of distracted driving to facilitate cooperation.