All along the northern hemisphere it is getting warmer, summer is almost officially here. It is a time of exploring, of vacations and outdoor activities. A time when we go for a drive, ride a motorcycle or bicycle, or even take a walk. Summertime is also a time when traffic fatalities increase because of more
Unfortunately, distracted driving is not a passing fad. It has become a trend with deadly, real consequences. With April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, here are 3 tips for your and your family’s safety. Distracted Driving’s Deadly Consequences For anyone who thinks they can talk on their phone, text, apply make-up, or do any other distracting
Impairment and Distraction Still on List Say the name the “National Transportation Safety Board” (NTSB) and you have also declared this government entity’s purpose—transportation safety. By investigating crashes in all modes of transportation, NTSB has a unique perspective on what should be done to make all manners of transport safe. NTSB determines what caused a
Did you know December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month? Did you know that distracted driving is included in impaired driving prevention month? Did you know that using a cell phone is as dangerous as impaired driving from alcohol or other drugs? If you use a cell phone while driving, this article is for you. For
Since 2004 it has been against the law for drivers in the United Kingdom to use mobile phones for calls or text messages if they are not using a hands free device[1]. Similar laws are being implemented across the globe. The UK law followed many years of campaigning by those who argued that using phones
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s time to increase the discussion and educate everyone on the dangers of distracted driving. Cognitive Distractions: A Dangerous Activity Distracted driving comprises one or more aspects: manual, visual, and/or cognitive. Cognitive distraction is the least obvious but potentially the most dangerous of the three. Combine driving and a
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness of the dangers and cost of this growing epidemic. In 2012, distracted driving in the United States alone resulted in at least: 3,328 fatalities 410,000 injuries Did you know that 40% of American teens say that they have been in a car
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