Distracted Driving Study Draws A Surprising Conclusion
Another study has come out that highlights the continued threat posed by distracted driving, but there’s one finding from the study that is sure to rankle some safety advocates. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute carried out the research, which involved an analysis of 42 teens and 109 experienced adults at the wheel by way of… read more
Parents Can Help Teens Avoid Distracted Driving
Did your teenager receive a cellphone as a Christmas present? If so, then it’s up to you to stress to them how important it will be to use it in the safest manner possible while they’re driving. Distracted driving is a danger that is on par with intoxication, and teens new to driving simply cannot… read more
Californians Must Get Ready For New Traffic Laws in 2014
With January 1 less than a week away, citizens of California have to be cognizant of some of the changes in traffic law that are bound to affect them in the future. The legislature has passed certain rules that will require you to alter the way you approach motor vehicle operation. A news release from… read more
Review Suggests Road Wars App Could Distract Drivers
There are a number of apps out there that seek to help persons avoid distracted driving. Usually, this involves disabling the ability to send outgoing texts or phone calls or to squelch alerts that would indicate messages are incoming. However, a new app called Road Wars is unique in that it turns safe driving into… read more
New York Governor Approves DriveSafe To Reduce Distraction Among Teens
The Governor of New York has given his approval to a plan that seeks to reduce instances of distracted driving among teenagers in the state. The plan, which hails from Esurance, would see a device called DriveSafe being handed out at no cost to those persons who use the company for their insurance needs. By… read more
Surge In Anti-Distraction Apps Prompt Debate About Efficacy
A new report takes a look at a growing industry of apps that seek to help drivers get away from engaging in distracting activities with their phones, but it also points out a growing concern that these apps are actually doing more harm than good. A Texting Awareness Foundation spokesperson, for instance, points out that… read more
Research Shows Increase In Pedestrian Deaths Attributed To Distraction
A new study emphasizes the idea that distracted driving continues to grow and endanger citizens across the country. This particular bit of research points to the increasing number of pedestrian strikes that can be attributable to a driver being distracted. The research hails from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and can be found in… read more
CHP Officer Details Intricacies of California Distracted Driving Law
A new report finds an officer with the California Highway Patrol addressing some of the potential misconceptions surrounding cellphone driving laws throughout the state. He first points out that someone at the wheel of a parked car would be able to use their cellphone without fear of being ticketed, provided that they have moved out… read more
Anti-Distraction Effort Focused On Businesses Unveiled By UC San Diego
The Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety program of the University of California San Diego has unveiled a new initiative that they hope can counter distracted driving. Thanks to help from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the California Highway Patrol, and the state’s Office of Traffic Safety, the program is inviting the owners… read more
Distracted Driving Has No Place In Thanksgiving Travel
The roads will be filled this coming weekend with people traveling as part of Thanksgiving, and there will no doubt be numerous persons paying too much attention to their phones when they’re supposed to be driving. Whether making calls to tell hosts that they’re running late for festivities or checking a map application to determine… read more
CHP Teams With Fremont School For Anti-Texting Campaign
A public service announcement seeks to get teenagers in the state of California to put down their phones while at the wheel of a vehicle, but what distinguishes this particular campaign from others is the unique partnership that made it possible. The PSA resulted from the combined efforts of the Fremont-based California School for the… read more
Commercial Drivers The Target Of Myriad Anti-Distraction Efforts
All throughout the country, safety campaigns are being enacted to warn about the danger posed by distracted driving, and most states have passed some sort of legislation focused on outlawing texting or handheld cellphone behavior. Distracted driving has replaced intoxication in the national consciousness, but one place where it’s still important to get the message… read more