How Many Car Accidents Per Year Occur in the U.S.? Many car accidents per year occur in the U.S. — in fact, across the country, issues with driver error, roadway design and maintenance, manufacturing defects, and other factors can contribute to an accident. If you’re among the hundre...
distracted drivingteenagerstextingpersonality typeprotection motivation theorycomplianceTexting while driving (TWD) is a growing problem among drivers in the United States. This project utilizes protection motivation theory and general deterrence theory to identify key components of teenager TWD law compliance....
According to Advantage Insurance Solutions, approximately 2.5 million people are involved in car accidents every year, with distracted driving being the leading cause. This means that around 1,000 people are injured in a distracted driving-related crash every day. ...
In the US alone, more than 2 million people sustain injuries in car accidents every year. If you’re keen to steer clear of danger behind the wheel of your Mercedes, this guide should prove useful. Safe Driving Tips No driver sets out to be involved in a collision on the ro...
While many of us believe we are safe drivers, about eight people die in crashes involving a distracted driver every day in the United States. It’s good to understand the high toll of distracted driving and how to stay safe on the road.
High-Speed Memory Is an Essential Component of Autonomous Driving Remember the statistics that about 90 percent of U.S. fatal vehicle accidents in 2017 were due to human error? Humans are distracted easily, though we can make snap decisions when faced with unexpected hazards. Compute...
The causes of truck accidents that we frequently find include: Distracted driving. In addition to illegal use of cell phones or other electronics while behind the wheel of a semi-truck, truck drivers may be inattentive, bored from many hours of driving and daydreaming of somewhere else he or...
Addressing distractions is a significant focus area for many fleet managers due the life-threatening risks. Thousands of preventable collisions a year are caused by texting and driving. And yet, because distraction comes in so many forms, it’s also a challenging problem to solve, requiring consta...
Drivers Can Avoid Distracted Driving TheNational Highway Transportation Highway Safety Administrationconfirmed that In 2014 more than 3,100 people died as a result of distracted driving. Although there are many types of distractions drivers face while driving, the most dangerous is texting. Texting is...
Lastly, it is crucial to avoid distractions while driving, such as using phones or eating while driving. Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents on the road. Even a few seconds of distraction can cause severe accidents that can have long-term consequences. ...