EWING - According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers under the age of 20 have the highest proportion of distracted driving-related fatal crashes.
So how do you get college students to not text, or drink, while driving? Let them experience the effects of what can happen - virtually.
Unite Corporation's Arrive Alive Tour came to The College of New Jersey Wednesday to give students a chance to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while experiencing the effects of impaired driving.
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Students had their choice of a driving while texting experience or a driving while under the influence experience.
The event was in conjunction with the John R. Elliot Be A Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers led by Joe Hadge, TCNJ's assistant director of alcohol and drug education program.
Additional activities included trying to dribble a soccer ball through safety cones while texting and trying to walk a straight line wearing glasses that simulate the effects of doing activities while intoxicated or high on marijuana.
Michael Mancuso may be reached at mmancuso@njadvancemedia.com. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
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