The Oprah Winfrey Show
Should You Be Doing That?

OprahIf basic safety measures and common sense had been taken, today's guests wouldn't be grieving over the senseless death of a loved one.

Cell Phone Safety
Cell Phone SafetyRob and Patti's daughter Morgan Lee, was killed in a car accident because the driver who hit their car was distracted while using his cell phone. After the death of their child, Rob and Patti learned that cell phone companies recommend users not talk and drive. They still believe cell phones are useful safety tools but should not be used while driving.

bullet Cell Phone Driver Safety guidelines — if you must use your cell phone while driving.
bullet In Loving Memory of Morgan Lee — A Call for Support for Cellular Phone Legislation

Teen Drivers
Safe Teen DrivingCar accidents are the leading cause of death among teens. Over 60 percent of teenage passenger deaths occur with a teen behind the wheel. Today's parents say their child's death was the direct result of too many teenagers in the car.

bullet Safe Teen Driving guidelines for parent's with teen drivers.

School Bus Safety
School Bus SafetyOver 23 million children ride on school buses everyday. Unlike cars, school buses are not required to be equipped with seatbelts. Nora's daughter was injured in a bus crash that killed three children in Minnesota. She believes a seatbelt could have saved lives, and should be mandatory. Charlie Gauthier, Executive Director of The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services, says studies show there aren't any benefits to traditional lap belts on school buses but says studies are being conducted to test the benefits of shoulder belts.

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