Distracted Driving Takes Over Drunk Driving Stats In the United States, texting while driving has now taken over as the leading cause of death in collisions involving teens. Alarmingly, at any given hour across the United States, approximately 660,000 motorists are using their cellphone while opera...
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 is a serious issue that demands our attention. Drivers need to be vigilant whiledriving in order to minimize the chances of injury or violation. Distraction, like impaired driving, could have very serious repercussions for a motor carrier if a collision leads to litigation. ...
a放开自己的心扉,我们是一家人 Lets loose own heart door leaf, we are the whole family[translate] a偏多的池 Many ponds[translate] a总共有12个池 Altogether some 12 ponds[translate] aMore than 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving crashes in the US in 2010 , according to Transportati...
Distracted driving is the highest in these US states August 16, 2023 G. Turner Some states are making concerted efforts to make sure motorists are focusing on the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of crashes, destruction of property and even serious injury and death on American roads,...
Inattention blindness causes us to miss vital information in our driving environment. When distracted, we're aware of fewer risks, even if we're looking right at them. Studies show that distracted drivers will, on average, only see and recognize 50% of the cars on the road with them. Driv...
“Distracted driving is a preventable crisis,” said Chris Hayes, assistant vice president of workers compensation and transportation, risk control, at Travelers. “If you’re the passenger in a vehicle, speak up if the driver isn’t paying attention to the road. If you’re an employer, avoi...
Engaging in distracted driving not only puts lives at risk but also exposes the driver to potential legal consequences. Let’s explore some of the implications that individuals may face when caught driving while distracted: 1. Traffic Citations: ...
To mark Zendrive’s 100-billionth mile of driver data analyzed, we tried to quantify how bad the distracted driving problem is in the US. Read the rest of the study here. Distracted driving is far worse than expected Bottomline, there’s a lot more driver phone use in the U.S. than ...
Motor vehicle crashes continue to be a leading cause of injury morbidity and mortality in the United States, and distracted driving is an increasing problem. From 2005 to 2009, despite considerable declines in overall crash-related fatalities, fatalities associated with driver distraction increased by ...