2013

It seems like every week there’s a new study that relates both the dangers of and the prevalence of distracted driving.  Until drivers get the message, though, it’s up to authorities and safety advocates to keep pressing the point.  Kicking this habit to the curb may take a lot of work, but it’s certainly worth… read more

State Farm and the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital recently partnered for a study that sought to determine patterns of teen driving behavior.  There’s good news and there’s bad news.  On the plus side, 54% of the teens queried by the survey in 2011 explained that they wear seatbelts whenever they’re a passenger in a vehicle.  And… read more

South Dakota may have failed in its bid to ban texting and driving among all drivers, but there are other steps that lawmakers have taken to address traffic safety issues.  Yesterday, the state’s Governor affixed his signature to a law that makes it illegal for teenagers who have yet to get their unrestricted license to… read more

Lawmakers in the state of South Dakota recently shot down a proposed ban on texting while driving.  This caused widespread outrage throughout the state, with one local newspaper going so far as to say that the matter might have to be introduced as a ballot measure if it’s ever going to receive passage.  However, lawmakers… read more

Mission Viejo recently played host to a unique event designed to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel.  The Text Kills tour bus rolled into the Kaleidoscope Mall this past weekend, and as part of the event, five bands from around Southern California played for the teenagers that showed up.  The… read more

Teenagers who have recently crawled behind the wheel of an automobile are inexperienced with driving compared to a large swath of the population.  This inexperience, while certainly not helpful during the summer, can become absolutely detrimental during the winter months.  Not only are hazards presented by snow, sleet, and other storm conditions, but the wear… read more

A texting while driving simulation was brought to Irondequoit High School in New York so that local teens could get a sense of just how dangerous the practice of texting behind the wheel is.  A state assemblyman was able to get the event set up by corresponding with an agent from Nationwide Insurance.  Although not… read more

As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Mercedes Benz recently dropped in to nearby Fairfax High School to teach teenagers the dangers of distracted driving.  Students were allowed to get behind the wheel of a Mercedes on a closed course.  An instructor and classmates also piled into the vehicle, and between the conversations of… read more

All this week, the Department of Transportation is attempting to raise awareness about the importance of safe driving among younger demographics through the Congressionally sanctioned National Teen Driver Safety Week.  The event, which is set to run across the country until this coming Saturday, aims to cut down on the approximately 187,000 injuries and nearly… read more

After police in Manchester, Massachusetts received a report that a vehicle driven by football players was speeding down a local thoroughfare, they decided to take action. At the officers’ request, athletes at Manchester Essex Regional High School will receive a lecture from their coaches about the dangers of speeding around the area at times when… read more

The police department of the township of Teaneck, New Jersey has arranged to give an educational presentation on the problems associated with distracted driving, with an especial emphasis placed on the danger of using a cellphone while driving. However, the event has been delayed because of inclement weather in the area.  Once rescheduled, the presentation… read more

Charlotte High School students in Florida were encouraged last week to sign a pledge stating they will not text and drive. Those who signed the pledge received a bracelet that simply stated “Don’t Text and Drive.” The effort was designed to remind students and adults alike not to partake in this behavior. 556 people, including… read more