2012

Distracted driving is a serious problem, especially among teenagers, which is why it’s always good to see communities make efforts to increase perception of the issue throughout this at-risk demographic. In Worcester, Massachusetts, students can now learn about the dangers of texting while driving firsthand by strapping into a simulator device that has been set… read more

Although many websites put up by corporations are designed to bring awareness to their own company, such portals can also provide benefits to people concerned about safety. AT & T, for instance, has just launched a website designed to raise awareness among children about the dangers of texting while driving.  And though it does aim… read more

In what’s sure to be a landmark texting while driving case with far-reaching implications, a teenager has been the first person ever to be convicted under Massachusetts law for motor vehicle homicide by texting. The initial incident took place way back on February 20 of last year.  It was then that the convicted individual was… read more

An Ohio bill designed to curb the practice of texting while driving has just cleared one more hurdle. The State Legislature voted today by a 82-12 margin to approve a ban of texting while driving throughout the entire state of Ohio.  Any violations of this law would be considered a misdemeanor, and fines could reach… read more

A non-profit organization dedicated to educating children about trucker safety is expanding its purview. Trucker Buddy International has announced a program wherein truckers will be paired up with high schools in an effort to teach students at those high schools the importance of big rig safety.  This program is going to be called Trucking Mentors…. read more

A new survey sheds some light on the disturbing practice of texting while behind the wheel of car. Following a poll of over 6,000 persons by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was discovered that 90% of people believe that texting or emailing while driving is an unsafe practice.  However, that doesn’t necessarily mean… read more

According to news sources, the California Highway Patrol in launching a new driving safety class targeting teenage drivers in cooperation with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The “Smart Start” initiative will focus on training newly licensed as well as future licensed teens on the best practices associated with safe driving. The courses will be offered to… read more

A new smart phone app is targeting texting while driving by disabling texting and calling capabilities on phones that are determined to be in a moving vehicle, report news sources. The PhoneGuard app, which runs in the background on Android and Blackberry phones, pings GPS satellites every few seconds to determine how fast the phone… read more