Distracted Driving is Everyone’s Business
It’s in the news almost daily. Drivers of all ages admit to having done it. All it takes is a second, a quick glance down at your phone, and you too are guilty. What seems like a harmless act, just to read something you think can’t wait, can instantly shatter lives just as permanently as drunk driving does.
Mark Robert was the guest speaker at the Senior School Assembly Monday. He was invited to share a personal story about the loss of a dear friend. Two summers ago, his was killed instantly in a head-on collision by an 18-year-old distracted driver who crossed over the line on a sunny afternoon. Mark’s friend’s father also died in the collision. Both the distracted driver and his friend’s 13-year-old daughter, who was riding in the back seat, survived.
Not only did this horrible accident devastate the lives of Mark’s friend’s family members and all who knew the father and son, but the distracted driver must now live with survivor’s guilt for the rest of his life.
In an effort to raise awareness and help diminish the largely preventable number of senseless acts like this from happening in the future, Mark and his friends recently launched a campaign/movement to bring more attention to this issue and called it Eyes on the Road.
Mark’s message to our Grade 9-12 students was that it just takes a second of distraction while driving to cause a devastating tragedy that can never undone. The slightest diversion, whether that be texting, reading, searching for music, or eating – can cause life altering consequences.
Senior School students will participate in small group discussions on distracted driving this Thursday during their advisor morning. They may also want to share this valuable lesson with family and friends who have been known to check their phones while driving.
Whatever it is, it can wait and must wait. Please watch this video and put your phone away when you drive. #itcanwait
For more information, visit info@eyesotr.com.
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
