Texting While Driving Bans Linked to Significant Decreases in Accidents, Injuries: Study
A new study reveals that states with full bans on texting while driving have fewer auto accident victims sent to emergency rooms.…
A new study reveals that states with full bans on texting while driving have fewer auto accident victims sent to emergency rooms.…
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.…
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.…
The NHTSA has begun a national campaign meant to avert auto accidents, injuries and deaths by young drivers, particularly focusing on distracted driving behaviors.…
A new study warns that new infotainment systems in vehicles, such as GPS and touchscreens, can distract drivers for long periods of time, increasing the risk of an auto accident.…
A new study shows young drivers with ADHD are more likely to get into auto accidents than their peers.…
Distracted driving appears to be increasing U.S. auto accident rates, according to a panel of experts, who met this week to seek potential solutions.…
The NHTSA is calling for smartphone manufactures to add software to electronic devices that deters them from being used while driving in order to prevent auto accidents caused by distractions.…
The NTSB is hoping to push regulations, legislation and practices which increase transportation safety in the coming years, including fatigued driving, collision avoidance technology, and distracted driving habits.…
Researchers find that texting appears to have more of a negative effect on drivers’ reflexes than other types of distractions.…