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• Auto Accident Deaths and Injuries Dropped After Hands-Free Cellphone Laws Enacted: Study

  August 2, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study indicate states with full bans on handheld cellphone use while driving have lower rates of crash fatalities among drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

• Texting Teens Likely To Take Other Risks Behind the Wheel: Study

  June 17, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  Teens who text while driving are likely also engaging in other risky behaviors, such as speeding and running red lights, according to the findings of a new study.

• Text-Messaging Campaigns Effective In Preventing, Curbing Teen Vaping: Study

  June 1, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Text messaging is an effective way to reach teens to convince them to quit vaping, according to the findings of a new study.

• NHTSA Declares April “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”

  April 7, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  In response to data that has shown a 10% increase in distracted driving since 2018, federal safety officials have launched...

• Teens Who Use Smartphones While Driving Also Likely To Speed, Drive Under Influence: Study

  March 10, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Teen drivers who text or talk on the phone are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, such as speeding or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to the findings of a new study.

• Accident Risks Lowered By States Enforcing Texting Bans: Study

  May 18, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds that states with primary texting while driving laws have seen a greater drop in fatal auto accidents.

• Texting While Walking Carries Greater Accident Risk Than Listening to Music, Talking on Phone: Study

  February 4, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds texting while walking is more likely to result in pedestrian injuries than other types of cell phone distractions.

• Texting While Driving Bans Linked to Significant Decreases in Accidents, Injuries: Study

  March 29, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new study reveals that states with full bans on texting while driving have fewer auto accident victims sent to emergency rooms.

• Teens Commonly Text While Driving, New Study Warns

  August 23, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A new survey indicates teen texting while driving is worse in states which allow learner permits at younger ages and worse among teens who already engage in other risky behaviors.

• Distracted Driving Deaths Increasing As NHTSA, Cops Plans April Crackdown

  April 10, 2018

  Russell Maas

  The NHTSA is launching a campaign with local law enforcement agencies to crack down on drivers who text over the next week, following data showing distracted driving accidents are on the rise.