Distracted Driving

By Allison Bertsche, Corporate Responsibility Director

Four State legislators were recognized by State Farm® for their dedication to saving lives and preventing injuries by championing legislation focused on limiting distractions on roadways. 

State Farm is taking action to help prevent and mitigate driver distraction through a multi-year strategy focused on key countermeasures aligned with education, technology, and public policy.

Social media influencers put their skills to the test, learning about distracted driving and its dangerous impacts at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) facility in Ruckersville, Virginia on Nov. 20.

One of the most exciting times for teens is the day they receive their license to drive. It represents freedom, flexibility, and independence. Most of us can relate to the joy of driving our friends to the movies or the local hang-out. It’s …

A recent State Farm Survey examining attitudes and behaviors around distracted driving confirms that drivers are fully aware of the risk and safety consequences of driving distracted and continue to do it anyway with alarming regularity.