Recent researches show that teens in Canada have been engaging in distracted driving habits, according to their parents. The study indicates that one out of four parents who participated in the study have reported that their teens are usually distracted while behind the wheel by the radio or loud music while 21 percent of participants said most were distracted by passengers in the vehicle. Another 5 percent of parents said their teens are usually distracted by using their smartphone to (read more)
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07
Dec
2012
NHTSA Black Box Mandate Reviewed By White House
According to several news agencies, the White House Office of Management Budget has recently reviewed the request issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the possibility of allowing a mandate that would require the presence of Event Data Recorder black boxes in all new models of vehicles. The reports indicate that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will now be able to analyze the reviewed request to launch its final regulation for publication. At this moment, requirements cover (read more)
Read MoreIn Westfield, Massachusetts, a teenage driver has been charged with “impeded operation”, according to the news. Reports show that this violation leads to the same type of fine a person would get if he or she were to be caught performing activities such as wearing headphones, applying make-up, or texting while behind the wheel. Accident reports show that the woman collided with a State Trooper’s car while she was distracted and according to the troopers, the driver was reportedly distracted (read more)
Read MoreNow that it is summer, the temperatures are reaching dangerous heights, still, some adults carelessly leave young children in their overheated cars. Many people forget their children when going on an errand or running “in and out” of a store. Several children die every year because of these mistakes. Adults must always remember that they must have their child with them and never leave their infant in a car unattended. A young man lost his daughter recently because of this (read more)
Read MoreIt’s been reported extensively that Alabama is cracking down on drivers who distract themselves while in control of any type of vehicles. A simple text message can make a person lose their focus for almost five seconds, which doesn’t sound like much until you compare it to the speeds their vehicles reach and the number of other vehicles on the road. According to the news, there are over 100 accidents that occur because people are taking their eyes off of (read more)
Read MoreA lot of drivers are not getting the message about the dangers of texting while driving, according to the news. A recent poll in Manitoba, Canada revealed that over 99% of of all residents of the region still see other drivers texting or using their phones while driving and find that little has been done to change the picture. Respondents indicated that despite the two-year old ban on texting and using a handheld phone while behind the wheel of a (read more)
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06
Jul
2012
Distracted Teens Step Out During Summertime
According to a series of news agencies, police enforcement agencies across the nation are worried about teenagers “texting” while driving. During the summer is when most teens have a lot of free time, and this, according to the authorities, leads to more texting behind the wheel. All it takes is a second of your eyes off the road to result in a crash. Teens are urged to stay focused during this summer by putting their phone away while behind the (read more)
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18
May
2012
Cellphone Use Behind The Wheel Up
Multiple studies held by the California Office of Traffic Safety have demonstrated that motorists who know that texting and driving lead to accidents still engage in this behavior regardless of the consequences. According to the news articles covering this announcement, the number of drivers who are easily distracted while behind the wheel is on the rise, consequently, the number of accidents related to this practice are also increasing. The most nerve wrecking problem related to this rising number of distracted (read more)
Read MoreAccording to the California Highway Patrol, a distracted driver caused a four-car accident Thursday on in Elk Grove, say news reports. Authorities report that around 8:00 a.m. the male driver of a Camaro was traveling in the No 1. lane of northbound Highway 99 when he rear-ended a Honda Civic. The collision lead to a chain reaction involving two cars in front of the Civic, said a CHP spokesman. The female driver of the Civic was transported to an area (read more)
Read MoreThe distracted driving rate in San Diego is higher than the state and national average, and safety officials brought their message there in order to control those numbers.
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