Lockout Technology to Prevent Texting While Driving
Lockout Feature Prevention for Texting While Driving. In a class action lawsuit, a California driver alleges that Apple's failure to deploy technology that prevents drivers from texting on their iPhones while driving has contributed to the current epidemic of injuries and deaths due to distracted driving. The California … [Read more...] about Lockout Technology to Prevent Texting While Driving
Study Highlights Dangers of Distracted Driving
A study published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety sheds light on the dangers of distracted driving, particularly by teenagers. According to the New York Times, researchers conducted the study by putting video cameras in the cars of drivers between the ages of 16 to 19, documenting 1,700 crashes. The cameras were able to show … [Read more...] about Study Highlights Dangers of Distracted Driving
Driving Tips: Driving in the Snow or Ice
With winter storms slamming much of the nation this season, it is important that drivers take some steps to ensure safe travel. If at all possible, avoid driving in snowy, icy, or other dangerous weather conditions; however, if you must drive, be sure to follow some of the below tips: Before Driving Remove snow from the hood, … [Read more...] about Driving Tips: Driving in the Snow or Ice
More Teens Texting, Using Cell Phones While Driving, Study Finds
Teens are using cell phones more than ever before. What’s more, according to a recent Pew Research Center Study, many are using cell phones in ways that are dangerous, with more than a third admitting that they have sent a text message while driving. Using a cell phone while driving is often a recipe for disaster. According to … [Read more...] about More Teens Texting, Using Cell Phones While Driving, Study Finds
Woman Sleep Driving on Ambien
Ambien May Cause Sleep Driving. You've heard of sleep walking, "sleep eating," other bizarre behaviors associated with the medication Ambien. On Wednesday, the FDA urged drug makers to add warnings about these side effects on their labels. But for one North Texas woman, the caution comes too late. She may be headed to jail … [Read more...] about Woman Sleep Driving on Ambien
Increased Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Driving
Driving May Increase The Risk Of Getting Skin cancer. A new study conducted at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine has found that time spent driving an automobile may increase the risk of getting skin cancer. The findings were presented today by Dr. Scott W. Fosko at the American Academy of Dermatology’s 2007 Annual Meeting … [Read more...] about Increased Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Driving
Jeep Liberty Rolled Over In Test
Jeep Liberty Rolled Over In A Driving Test. AutoWeek magazine says a 2002 Jeep Liberty was "bent on almost every body panel" when it rolled over during a severe emergency handling maneuver in a driving test last month. DaimlerChrysler Corp., which debuted the new sport-utility vehicle in June, said the test was inappropriate for … [Read more...] about Jeep Liberty Rolled Over In Test
