10/06/2009

Keep Your Mind on the Wheel SIGN THE PLEDGE!

Our Pledge

Driving while distracted can be more dangerous than driving drunk.

As moms, we want safer roads.

We know the time has come for us all to recognize the risks of distracted driving, to be more responsible and to mind the wheel.

Here is what we pledge:

We pledge to model safe behavior when we drive.

We pledge to set firm house rules on texting and phoning while driving.

We pledge to help spread the word on the dangers of distracted driving.

Here is what we ask for:

We ask for the dangers of distracted driving to be included in drivers’ education classes.

We ask for innovations in technology to help solve the problem.

We ask for laws to make it illegal to text and drive.

We ask for enforcement of existing distracted driving laws and consequences when the laws are broken.

By working together we will make everyone safer.

Please use the comment section or FAN Mom Sends the Msg ON FACEBOOK to indicate your pledge.  (In addition to the signatures below, we have almost 1,900 Pledges - aka Fans - on Facebook as well for a total of close to 2,500 signatures to the Pledge!!!!!!!!!) 

Oct 6, 2009 2:51:54 PM

618 Comments

I PLEDGE!

Thanks for the advice! Great blog!

Posted by: Cyclist Jerseys Romy | 04/22/2011 at 10:17 AM

I pledge! Just for all the moms and families arond us and my whole family.

Posted by: Car MP3 Player | 03/31/2011 at 05:07 AM

You have my pledge and I'll be putting the badge on my blog and posting on Facebook.

Posted by: Crystal Martin | 03/10/2011 at 10:19 AM

This is so true. I definitely pledge.

Posted by: Ballet School Perth | 02/28/2011 at 08:46 AM

I will never Text & Drive...

Posted by: Cindy | 01/30/2011 at 10:28 PM

I pledge not to text and drive ever again, no message is more important then your life and that of your children and family and all other lives on the road, take the pledge, now!!!
Lynne
www.lynne-hayes.com

Posted by: lynne | 01/27/2011 at 10:24 PM

I'm not a mum, but I pledge!

Posted by: Psychologist Perth | 01/18/2011 at 03:25 AM

I took Oprah's pledge and I'll take this one too. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD AND OFF YOUR PHONE!!!

Posted by: Random Chick | 09/27/2010 at 02:59 PM

I'm taking the pledge! This is a much needed reminder for all of us. I am ashamed to admit I have texted while driving. so dumb of me! Not AGAIN!

Posted by: Adrienne | 09/18/2010 at 03:22 PM

I pledge! In fact, it made me think twice today when I picked up my phone and mp3 player while driving!

Posted by: Michelle Esposito-Koler | 08/02/2010 at 04:28 PM

You have my pledge! I put it on Facebook and put your button on my blog!

Posted by: Megan | 06/25/2010 at 03:32 PM

I pledge. (better late then never, right?!)

Posted by: Amy M. | 05/10/2010 at 09:18 PM

You have my pledge -- my car is a "no phone zone" for the driver!

Posted by: Lisa Goldner | 04/27/2010 at 07:55 PM

I pledge in honor of Lil Lance!

Posted by: Shayna | 04/24/2010 at 02:58 PM

I pledge for me and my three children.

Posted by: Ms. Katrina | 03/26/2010 at 10:01 AM

I pledge for my family and in honor of Julie <3

Posted by: Kate Russell | 03/14/2010 at 05:12 PM

No texting. Not now, not ever.

Posted by: Kim Martinez | 03/10/2010 at 09:14 PM

I pledge! Stay off the phone!

Posted by: Shannon | 03/10/2010 at 07:06 AM

I pledge

Posted by: Jeanette Huston | 02/16/2010 at 05:32 PM

I pledge to refrain from texting while driving!! Also, I've become a fan on Facebook to spread the word.

I am the PTA president at our elementary school and I will bring this to our next meeting and ask for a pledge from our parent body during the meeting!

Such an important message to send our children and how guilty are so many of us?!

Posted by: Catherine Pabon | 02/04/2010 at 01:57 PM

I pledge, for myself, my family & for the benefit of everyone driving the roads we share

Posted by: Rachel Glantz | 02/03/2010 at 11:04 PM

I pledge to not text while driving and to spread the word about your important cause.

Posted by: Dana Hilmer | 01/25/2010 at 02:21 PM

I pledge as well...and would like to help. I have e-mailed you about some things as well.

Posted by: Kristen | 01/23/2010 at 01:09 PM

I pledge!

Posted by: Lisa Radcliff | 01/19/2010 at 10:38 AM

I pledge to stop texting and driving!

Posted by: Nikki Thrasher | 01/19/2010 at 08:57 AM

I pledge!

Posted by: Suzie Tipton | 01/18/2010 at 11:23 PM

i pladge.. im 17 rs old.. n i forsurely pledge to not TEXT or TALK while driving :).. and oh yea i want a t-shirt.. where can i get one??

Posted by: Hollybug Howerton | 01/18/2010 at 06:06 PM

I pledge!

Posted by: Kathleen Campese | 01/18/2010 at 05:36 PM

Yes, I Pledge. Please make our roads safer!

Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1074523246 | 01/18/2010 at 12:44 PM

I pledge to always keep my eyes on the road and my hands on the wheel and not to be distracted by my cell phone. Only use it when I am NOT driving.

Posted by: Cheryl Hampton | 01/11/2010 at 10:07 PM

Thanks you, Cooper and Emily! I pledge my full support and I will help you to spread the message about safer driving. Robin

Posted by: Robin Bradley Hansel | 01/07/2010 at 02:30 PM

I've taken the pledge!

Posted by: 1955nurse | 12/31/2009 at 10:16 PM

I pledge

Posted by: April | 12/16/2009 at 01:30 PM

I pledge.

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Posted by: Soha Molina | 12/13/2009 at 07:04 PM

I want to lead by example, so I pledge!

Posted by: Kristen - Moms Sharpening Moms | 12/11/2009 at 12:13 PM

I pledge!

Posted by: Carolyn Gerhold | 12/09/2009 at 02:32 PM

Absolutely.

Posted by: Zipporah Sandler | 12/02/2009 at 07:51 PM

I pledge a million times!

Posted by: Jeannine | 12/02/2009 at 10:01 AM

I take the pledge!

Posted by: Aik | 11/24/2009 at 05:45 AM

I am taking the pledge

Posted by: Laura Anthony | 11/20/2009 at 05:45 AM

I pledge!

Posted by: Becki | 11/18/2009 at 10:59 AM

I pledge

Posted by: Randy Bailey | 11/18/2009 at 10:23 AM

I pledge.

Posted by: Kelley | 11/17/2009 at 09:25 AM

Yes, please make our roads safer!

Posted by: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship | 11/16/2009 at 10:07 PM

I pledge

Posted by: Linda Kish | 11/16/2009 at 02:02 PM

I Pledge too~!
exotic1(at)tdstelme.net

Posted by: Rhonda Martin | 11/16/2009 at 11:32 AM

I pledge

Posted by: amy | 11/16/2009 at 09:45 AM

I continue to pledge to ensure that my safety, and those around me, will always take priority over "being in touch" with others.

Posted by: Sherry Dias | 11/16/2009 at 09:38 AM

I pledge to always be a safe driver and when the time comes to teach my daughter how important vehicle safety is!

No texting or cell use while driving!!

Posted by: Amanda Starr | 11/16/2009 at 09:04 AM

I definitely pledge!

Posted by: Michele P. | 11/16/2009 at 06:40 AM

I pledge!

Posted by: Jennifer MCCullar | 11/16/2009 at 03:34 AM

I pledge!

Posted by: Lesia | 11/16/2009 at 12:08 AM

I pledge :-)

Posted by: Susan Mayer | 11/15/2009 at 10:58 PM

I pledge!

Posted by: Maria | 11/15/2009 at 10:07 PM

I pledge!

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Posted by: Kim Powell | 11/15/2009 at 09:49 PM

Life Saving!! Pledged, tweeted, fan on Fb

Posted by: duong sheahan | 11/15/2009 at 09:24 PM

I pledge!

Posted by: Sharon | 11/15/2009 at 09:15 PM

I'm in!!

Posted by: Naomi | 11/15/2009 at 09:06 PM

I'm in, too!

Posted by: Desiree | 11/15/2009 at 09:04 PM

I pledge to be a safe driver!

Posted by: Virginia | 11/15/2009 at 07:47 PM

I definately pledge!!

Posted by: Crystal W. | 11/15/2009 at 07:34 PM

I pledge!!!!

Posted by: Debbie | 11/15/2009 at 06:42 PM

I Pledge! Let's stop this now before it get out of hand!

Posted by: daniel Bates | 11/15/2009 at 05:21 PM

I pledge.

Posted by: Colleen | 11/15/2009 at 04:38 PM

I Pledge! Let's stop this craziness.

Posted by: Maricris of Zen MamaVentures | 11/15/2009 at 02:40 PM

Texting while driving is a serious distraction! I hate riding with those that do and refuse to do it while I drive! I pledge!

Posted by: Kim Randall | 11/15/2009 at 02:28 PM

I pledge.

Posted by: Deb K | 11/15/2009 at 12:24 PM

I pledge - lets set a good example for our kids.

Posted by: Kathy t. | 11/15/2009 at 12:01 PM

I pledge and have the button on my blog, Dagmar's momsense -- http://DagmarBleasdale.com

Posted by: Dagmar Bleasdale | 11/15/2009 at 02:08 AM

I pledge!

Posted by: Stefany | 11/15/2009 at 02:02 AM

this is a good cause. Count me in

Posted by: marybeth i | 11/14/2009 at 11:15 PM

I Pledge!

Posted by: Larry Harms | 11/14/2009 at 10:02 PM

I definitely accept and take this pledge.

Posted by: mona c | 11/14/2009 at 08:40 PM

I pledge and will pass it on!
A teenage girl hit my two children and I from behind - because she was texting!!!
We were thrown 50 feet in the car at 45 mph - although we were all shaken up and not hurt- our car was cracked in 1/2!
So therefore, I pledge!!!

Posted by: Jennifer Olsen | 11/14/2009 at 08:22 PM

A pledge I take!

Posted by: Katie | 11/14/2009 at 07:23 PM

I pledge to urge all youth to drive distraction free!

Posted by: J Carratura | 11/14/2009 at 06:04 PM

I pledge!

Posted by: Robin | 11/14/2009 at 05:51 PM

I pledge!

Posted by: Chandra | 11/14/2009 at 05:06 PM

I pledge.

Posted by: Lauralee Hensley | 11/14/2009 at 04:54 PM

I pledge!!!! What a great thing to commit to!!

Posted by: Kelly Coleman | 11/14/2009 at 04:20 PM

I pledge and pledge to share the message with others. Jaime

Posted by: Jaime | 11/14/2009 at 04:19 PM

I love this and it makes a lot of sense. So, I definately make this pledge.

Posted by: Jennifer | 11/14/2009 at 03:54 PM

As a cyclist, I have seen and had to avoid the results of all sorts of distracted driving. The idea that texting while driving is something for debate, says that common sense is actually a rare thing. I most definetly pledge.

Posted by: Jeff | 11/14/2009 at 03:34 PM

I pledge.

Posted by: shawn | 11/14/2009 at 03:31 PM

I pledge.

Posted by: Carol | 11/14/2009 at 03:21 PM

Very important! I pledge.

Posted by: Susan S. | 11/14/2009 at 02:53 PM

I pledge.....I dislike seeing people on their phones texting while driving.....ban texting while driving!!!!!!! BTWD!!!!!

Posted by: Cathy | 11/14/2009 at 02:37 PM

This is such an important pledge!

Posted by: Margaret George | 11/14/2009 at 02:27 PM

I pledge!!

Posted by: CaseyDeuce | 11/14/2009 at 12:37 PM

I pledge

Posted by: Susan | 11/14/2009 at 12:16 PM

I take the pledge.

Posted by: Roberta Harwell | 11/14/2009 at 11:48 AM

I model this behavior for my children and I pray other mom's do too! I take the pledge!

Posted by: Lori Moran | 11/14/2009 at 11:37 AM

This is a no-brainer. I pledge!

Posted by: Yankeemom | 11/14/2009 at 11:25 AM

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