... cell providers have known for decades about the obvious risks of distracted drivers, but were reluctant to do anything about it other than giving token warnings ... phone laws regulating the use of cell phones by drivers. Already, 19 states ban texting while driving, ... urging the cell industry and lawmakers to take the dangers of distracted driving seriously — dangers which the industry creates ...

Ray Lahood, Secretary of Transportation: Over the past few years, distracted driving has gone from a dangerous practice to a deadly epidemic. The problem is getting worse, especially among younger drivers. As more people hit the roads over the holidays, the potential for disaster ... 6,000 people died last year, and that more than 500,000 were injured, in crashes involving distracted drivers.

“Just because you have money doesn’t mean you’re smart” has a new poster boy. According to The AP : A man blamed a low-flying pelican and a dropped cell phone for his veering his million-dollar sports car off a road and into a salt marsh near Galveston. The accident happened about 3 p.m. Buy me a Beer[Click Here] if enjoy reading Distracted Drivers: Veyron Edition.

DriveSafe.ly, the free mobile app aiming to stop distracted driving, launched seven weeks ago and has been used by over one million people. The app is reading millions of text messages (SMS) aloud per week to drivers around the world -- keeping their eyes on the road. Continue reading...

... the new legislation -- signed into law by Governor Carcieri Wednesday -- to allow the police to compel drivers involved in crashes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to undergo blood-alcohol testing. In 1971 ... ;' On the years-long drive to ban hand-held cell phone use by drivers, Fox said, the challenge has been "keeping up with the technology,'' but "I am committed ...

Editor, I heard that somebody read somewhere that there was a car crash recently that was caused by a puppy distracting the driver. Today's drivers have so many things to concentrate on, like sending text messages while eating a breakfast burrito (those are so good!) and putting on makeup, that even the slightest distraction could cause an accident. I've said before that this town is too ...

Young drivers are more likely to be distracted by in-car gadgets than their older counterparts, according to a new study. Research by the RAC found that ... that 55 per cent of participants in this age bracket had become seriously distracted by items such as CD players, sat navs and ... study by Autonational Rescue suggested that many young drivers rely entirely on sat navs to reach their destinations. ...

... hitting cyclists near the Herndon Post Office and lumber yard because the drivers were distracted by the construction vehicles and signs.  While the speed limit is only 25 mph in the vicinity of the 7-11 and the W& ... the area of the W&OD Trail, be careful.  Distracted cars, trucks and motorcyclists are confronted by new traffic patterns, vehicles turning into ...

... taking the laws time to catch up. Waging War On Distracted Driving by Nate DiMeo Originally Published on NPR ... immoral to drink and drive." He says changing attitudes about distracted driving might take something more. Most people don't think of texting or talking while ... a public service campaign targeting teen drivers and their cell phones. "If you have credible sources saying it ...

... in stopping texting and driving, especially those with traveling sales, marketing, or delivery drivers. We want to empower employers who take responsibility for their employees while out on the road by encouraging them to ... to join our "Drive Against Distraction by adopting a policy against distracted driving. Then, post a comment about it here on the blog. Later this week and throughout the ...

... not give this non sequitur some abuse, too. Sirens probably are important in getting the attention of other drivers. As cars become better at keeping out sound and the power of radios sound systems increases, ... is not a cure for incompetent ambulance drivers. We need to expect that the drivers of the other vehicles are incompetent. They are distracted and unaccustomed to emergency driving. We need ...

... offer great deals on car insurance for young drivers. Next, brush up on driving rules by taking a driver’ ... good idea to have a route prepared. To prevent learners getting distracted and tired start with short trips. As the learner gains ... learners performance after practising, always staying positive. Learner drivers need to be taught good habits in a way that they will remember when they drive ...

... task of driving play out like a hot video game could be just the way to teach future drivers the on road skills they will need. General Motors Advanced Design entered the 2009 Los Angeles Auto ... featuring a vehicle which integrates a gaming environment that fosters driver education and decreases distracted driving risks. It's based on an autonomous vehicle control system (AVCS) which ...

... let me tell you a little about aggressive driving. Aggressive driving invloves speeding, distracted driving, talking on the phone, text messaging, getting into car accidents very often – ... which is causes accidents and hence is considered high risk. The insurance companies group these drivers in the same catagoery as drunk driving or DUI convictions and offences. Aggressive driving is a major ...

... it just annoyed the crap out of me for the next 2 or 3 miles to school. So while I am irritated and distracted by the bag I suddenly notice a white car coming up behind me fast. I was driving a good 65 ... ! I pulled up to school, got the bag off and walked into my class thinking of all the crazy lunatic drivers who try to make sure I don't get to class safely. That's my rant for the day. :)