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This resolution designates April 2025 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the critical issue of distracted driving and its significant safety implications. The resolution provides context about distracted driving, defining it as any activity that diverts attention from safe driving, such as using mobile phones, eating, talking to passengers, or using vehicle entertainment systems. It emphasizes the extreme danger of texting while driving, noting that at 55 miles per hour, a driver can travel the length of a football field in five seconds. The resolution cites Pennsylvania Department of Transportation data showing 11,262 crashes involving distracted drivers in 2023, resulting in 65 fatalities, and references national data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicating 3,275 distracted driving-related deaths in the same year. Additionally, the resolution highlights that young drivers are particularly at risk and notes the support of multiple state agencies in promoting safe driving practices. The primary goals are to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage Pennsylvanians to drive responsibly by focusing on the road and having important conversations about driving safety with friends and family.