Traditional Forms of Driving Distractions
Use of a cell phone constitutes one of the most dangerous driving practices. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that cell phone use causes 26 percent of all auto accidents in the U.S. Although using a cell phone behind the wheel raises a significant risk that a driver will be involved in a collision, distracted drivers … [Read more...]
Young Drivers Face Highest Risk of Distracted Driving Accident
Although distracted driving constitutes a serious safety issue regardless of the age of the motorists, inexperienced teen drivers who multitask behind the wheel pose an especially serious risk to other motorists. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that distracted driving claims the lives of an average of … [Read more...]
What Every Driver Should Know about Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has become an epidemic on U.S. roadways. Distracted drivers claim over 3,000 lives annually and cause injury to another 280,000 vehicle occupants according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although many states have enacted laws that ban or restrict driver cell phone use, a much … [Read more...]
Police Target Distracted Driving in Florida
FLORIDA- Flhsmv.gov writes that police are working on a campaign to target distracted driving in Florida. The Put It Down: Focus on Driving initiative is being used to educate drivers about the distracted driving law that went into effect recently in the state. When it comes to using an electronic device while driving, there are … [Read more...]
