Drivers urged to focus on the road during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of preventable crashes across the country.

Whether a driver is texting, adjusting navigation or just multi-tasking, taking focus off of the road for just a moment can have life-altering consequences.

This National Distracted Driving Awareness Month it’s important to take responsibility and help makes roads safer for everyone.

David Reich with the National Road Safety Foundation joined ARC Bakersfield to share more details on the dangers of being distracted behind the wheel.