How many times have you been following someone while driving and wondered what they were doing? Swerving and moving across lanes is often a clear indicator that the person behind the wheel is not paying attention to the road. As a driver, you need to be aware of what...
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Distracted Driving
3 examples of distracted driving
Car manufacturers are always looking for ways to improve vehicle safety. First, cars had airbags and seatbelts and, now, many vehicles have lane auto-correction and self-driving features. However, there’s one issue that manufacturers can’t effectively put a stop to,...
Why someone texting at a stoplight could easily cause a crash
Texting at the wheel isn't a very safe choice, and it is a danger you likely actively avoid. If you pull up next to someone and see their phone in their hands, you will probably try to get away from them as quickly as possible because they might cause a crash. When...
Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
If you are like most people, you have likely been distracted while behind the wheel before. Unfortunately, mundane tasks, such as adjusting the temperature or finding a new radio station, take your mind off the road. In these few seconds, an accident can happen. In...
The statistics on distracted driving fatalities
Distracted driving across the country is incredibly common, but it highly increases the risk of a car accident. Distracted driving can also take many different forms: While it is commonly associated with using a phone while driving, it can also involve attending to...
Does distracted driving lead to fatal accidents?
Distracted driving has been a recent priority topic across the United States, including in Oklahoma. Not only has distracted driving contributed to an increase in total accidents over the past two decades, but it has also been a factor in many fatal accidents. This...
Distracted driving continues to be a problem in 2020
People are continuing to travel for the holidays in 2020. In fact, estimates are that 47.8 million people planned to travel by car for Thanksgiving this year, which accounts for over about 95% of all travelers. While people have generally been more reluctant to travel...
Identify and avoid distracted driving behaviors
Most people in Oklahoma and throughout the nation understand that when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle they may very well be taking a chance that they will be involved in a car accident. Motor vehicle accidents are quite common and, according to a recent...
What do Americans really think about texting and driving?
Texting and driving is dangerous. By now, this a well-known fact, isn't it? According to a study conducted by The Zebra, an auto and home insurance marketplace, most of their respondents understand that texting and driving is a distracting and negligent act. What's...
Teen drivers with teen passengers pose safety risk
It's summer -- the carefree time of the year for our kids. There are visits with friends, pool parties and concerts. But when teens ride together with a teen driver behind the wheel, the accident risk goes up in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. The AAA...