Survey Shows Adults Admit To Engaging in Distracted Driving
There are many behaviors that can be classified as distracted demeanors. Handling a cell phone device while driving is one of them but according to various news sources, manipulating foods and drinks can also be perceived as severe distractions. The great majority of motorists in the United States have admitted to being somewhat distracted while… read more
Ban Against Phone Use While Driving Still Not Effective
Personal injury lawyers know for a fact that cell phone usage behind the wheel can be extremely dangerous. Talking or texting while driving isn’t just a distraction, it’s a risk that can even be life-threatening. Although we’re very aware of all these facts, the ban on cell phone usage while driving hasn’t been allegedly proved… read more
Holiday Safe Driving Reminder Is Issued By The Authorities
According to different news sources, the authorities from all around the country are dedicating all of their local and transportation forces toward law enforcement. This particular effort is part of the Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday mobilization. Many precautionary steps are being taken by all local and state… read more
Distracted Drivers To Be Educated By The “Operation Hang Up” In the State of New York
The various news sources that announced the creation of New York State Police’s “Operation Hang Up”, also claimed that this effort will focus on drivers who are prone to use their cell phones while driving. According to the authorities, during the Thanksgiving holiday, the enforcement will be even harder on sending a clear message to… read more
Software Promises to Block all Cell Phone Activity While in a Moving Vehicle
According to various news articles, two software companies are combining their best minds to develop a software that promises to make it hard, if not impossible for drivers to use their cellphones while driving. The menace that texting while driving and other phone related activities may pose to motorists may be grasping for its last… read more
Tickets for Cell Phone Use While Driving Reach Record Number
According to several news reports from Chicago, there has been a significant increase on tickets issued to drivers who used their cell phones while driving. Last year was a record year for the city, which has never seen as many distracted driving tickets being written as they were in the year of 2010. According to… read more
Drive Safely Work Week Combats Distracted Driving
In order to prevent distracted driving, The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety and the Department of Transportation are sponsoring Drive Safely Work Week, lasting through October 7, according to recent news sources. There are three different types of driver distraction: visual, manual (hands off the wheel), and cognitive (letting your mind be distracted by… read more
Sprint Offers App to Disable Phone While Driving
Sprint is offering an app for their Android phones that they hope will prevent distracted driving that stems from cell phone use, according to news sources. The app, called Drive First, will be available to Blackberry phone soon, and currently costs $2 a month. Sprint is targeting the app toward teen parents, who can download… read more
Truckers to be Banned from Cell Phone Use?
According to recent news reports, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that commercial truck drivers be banned from using cell phones while driving, including hands-free devices. The recommendation comes after news that a Kentucky driver whose fatal crash killed ten other people was making calls on his cell phone during the accident. Reports indicate… read more