Hiding the Keys From Grandpa

My family had to hide the keys from my grandpa when it was clear he was un-fit to drive.

That is why it was shocking to see him roll up in his Cadillac in his suit one day. Obviously he had made some extra copies.

It is a delicate subject. Taking the keys away from a family member, usually someone who is senior to you. But it is something that has to be done at times.

Alison from Safety Mom just attended the Lifesavers Convention and here is a piece she wrote about when to tell someone it is not safe to drive anymore.

Look Around You

I have seen so many acts of disrespect for human life on the road.

I am sure you are seeing it too.

Don't join the masses. Refuse to answer or look at your phone while driving.

Texting and driving is so cliche I'm really surprised people still do it honestly. Do you want your legacy to possibly that of someone who killed someone because you were texting? Eh. Really?

Even hands free is dangerous.

April is Distracted Awareness month and I am making a change. No more talking on my phone AT ALL when driving.

I hope you can join me and convince others to do the same.

I will be putting this No Text on Board by ATT on my car for April.

You can download it if you click here and look under "Spread The Word" "Download Kit." Your kids can color it.

I'm becoming convinced that we will see a major change in the way we look at driving and our role in the deaths that come from it in the next 20 years. Be a part of the revolution baby. I'm actually holding a get together tomorrow at my house for locals who are interested in making our community safer.

The more I talk about this with people the more they agree and I feel less like a worry wart. People are tired of feeling unsafe on the streets.