Distracted Driving Tops Drivers’ List of Growing Accident Dangers
A news report published on AAA.com finds that distracted driving has become the greatest area of concern due to a new survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index shows that about 88% of drivers think distracted driving is a growing danger, topping other dangerous driving … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving Tops Drivers’ List of Growing Accident Dangers
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...] about Police Target Distracted Driving in Florida
Distracted Driving Continues to Be a Growing Problem
Statistics gathered by the one state’s Department of Public Safety illustrate the problem of distracted driving and pervasive it is on the road today. The Perham Focus recently published an article describing the problem of distracted driving through the lens of an experienced State Trooper. Distracted driving is becoming worse over … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving Continues to Be a Growing Problem
State Laws Regarding Distracted Driving Vary
USA- Forbes.com writes that while the United States is taking drastic steps to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly COVID-19, other common risks to safety persist with little attention. One example of severe risk to the lives of Americans is distracted driving. In 2018, this dangerous, but common practice, killed 2,841 … [Read more...] about State Laws Regarding Distracted Driving Vary
Distracted Driving May Include, Eating, Other Activities
Eating, Other Activities, While Driving May Be Distracted Driving. Ever since we have been driving there have been problems with distracted driving. With the advent of smart phones, lawmakers in each state have had to manage the dangers associated with distracted driving. To date, no state specifically bans eating while … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving May Include, Eating, Other Activities
Distracted Driving from Phones Guidelines
Guidelines To Reduce Distracted Driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new guidelines in an effort to reduce distracted driving associated with mobile devices and other electronic devices. The voluntary guidelines ask manufacturers to implement pairing, in which the device is synchronized … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving from Phones Guidelines
Guidelines to Reduce Distracted Driving from Phones
NHTSA Proposed New Guidelines To Reduce Distracted Driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new guidelines in an effort to reduce distracted driving associated with mobile devices and other electronic devices. The voluntary guidelines ask manufacturers to implement pairing, in … [Read more...] about Guidelines to Reduce Distracted Driving from Phones
Distracted Driving: Cell Phones Fuel a Dangerous Trend
Distracted Driving Cause Serious Car Accidents. So-called “distracted driving” is a leading cause of serious car accidents, and the growing use of cell phones and text messaging has only added to the danger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), at any given moment during the daylight … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving: Cell Phones Fuel a Dangerous Trend
NHTSA Offers Grants to States With Distracted Driving Laws
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just announced that it will be offering grants to those states that have put distracted driving laws into place. Distracted driving has been an issue of harsh contention in recent years with related accidents and deaths on the rise. The NHTSA’s grant program, said CCJ … [Read more...] about NHTSA Offers Grants to States With Distracted Driving Laws
Distracted Driving Common Among Teens
Another report on distracted driving says that the deadly problem is, not surprisingly, common among teenagers. Although distracted driving is problematic for all drivers, younger drivers appear to be at greater risk. In fact, said NPR, drivers under the age of 25, when compared to older drivers, are about three times likelier to … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving Common Among Teens
