Today, distracted driving accidents have become one of the leading causes ofmotor vehicle collisions. This likely comes as no surprise to anyone who has been on the road and seen the sheer number of drivers who are on their phones, texting, manipulating a GPS or otherwise using electronic devi...
Driving is an essential part of daily life, but it can also be dangerous if you don’t prioritize safety. Fortunately, there are several strategies that every driver can adopt to minimize the risk of accidents. By practicing safe driving habits and staying mindful of your surroundings, you can...
Teens and young people are at higher riskfor distracted driving accidents. CDC data indicates that 25% of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2018 were young adults between the ages of 20 and 29. Additionally, when a fatality occurred, drivers ages 15 to 19 were more likely to ...
There are various factors which contribute to accidents while using a cell phone. Drivers are distracted when reaching for a cell phone, dialing a number, andtexting and driving; driving with one hand while using a cell phone adds to the hazard. The distraction caused by cell phone usage make...
Distracted Driving Essay Accidents happen everyday on the road. Some are from bad weather conditions, others are because the driver is under the influence of alcohol, and many are caused by distracted drivers on their cellular phone. If people were more aware of how many people are injured or...
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Distracted driving delays our response time to events on the road. Your risk is greater if you follow the car in front of you too closely. The 3-second rule allows you to respond fast enough to brake lights and prevent accidents. 6 Utilize smart vehicle technology Newer cars with in-vehicl...
Those 3 types of distracted driving are creating increasingly dangerous and deadly situations for drivers. For example: “Text messaging made the risk of crash or near-crash event 23.2 times as high as non-distracted driving,” according to a study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute....
Apple Insists It's Not Responsible For Distracted Driving Accidents Involving iPhones Friday August 18, 2017 10:49 am PDT by Joe Rossignol Apple appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday to argue that it shouldn't be held liable for iPhone-related distracted driving accidents, in respons...
Fleet managers can prevent distracted driving, reducing the risk of accidents, by removing distractions so drivers stay focused on everyone sharing the road with them. Photo: Automotive Fleet One of the biggest risks your drivers could take is driving distracted. Distracted driving leads to speeding...