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- [Narrator] From the moment we wake up

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til the moment we go to sleep,

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cell phones are a part of our daily lives.

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Whether it's alarms, notifications, news,

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weather or messages from our chain of command,

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we're always pausing to reach for our phones.

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During daylight hours, there are thousands of drivers

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using their phones while on the road,

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so what can we do to stay safe on the street?

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One way to avoid distractions while driving

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is placing your phone on airplane mode.

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No rings, no pings, no reasons to

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take your eyes of the road.

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You can also hand your phone to a passenger to answer

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if you are expecting an important message.

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A simple collision caused by distracted driving

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can affect your military of civilian career.

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Remember, you are still liable under local,

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state and federal jurisdictions,

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as well as the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.

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Remember these tips to keep yourself

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and your fellow drivers safe on the road.