AT&T has launched a national campaign to make teens more aware of the danger posed by texting while driving. The effort “features true stories about text messages that were sent or received before someone’s life was altered, or even ended, because of texting and driving.” Read more:

Phillies Star Shane Victorino Joins AT&T in Reminding Students Texting ‘Can Wait’

The Minnesota Department of Transportation declared August 5 Distraction Free Driving Day. They detailed several types of distractions to be aware of including cell phones use, adjusting music and other controls, eating, navigation and children, among others. The DOT also classified 4 categories of distraction: visual – looking away from the road, physical – taking hands off the wheel, cognitive – thinking about or focusing on something other than driving, and combination of all of the above. Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous activities because it falls into the last category. Click here for more information.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) are partnering to sponsor Drive Safely Work Week 2010 from October 4-8. There is a tool kit for employers available for download from their site. The DOT is also holding a Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, D.C. September 21st. The goal of the event is to build awareness and have companies enact new policies or enforce existing ones. Click here for more information.