Distracted Driving

Nearly every day, thousands of people suffer from serious auto accidents. It is estimated that nearly 50,000 people die from auto accidents every year with more than 120 people suffering fatal injuries every day. This statistic also estimates that an average of nearly...

There are many potential driving distractions. For most of them, it’s technically easy for drivers to avoid the distraction—they simply need to choose to do so. For example, texting and driving is a very common distraction that leads to car accidents. Yet, all of...

If you ask someone what they think of when they hear the term “distracted driving,” they are likely to say something about texting while driving. However, we are surrounded by distractions whenever we get behind the wheel. What are some of the most common distractions...

Distracted drivers are one of the biggest safety issues on the roads. Thousands of crashes every year take place because people focus on something other than driving while in control of a motor vehicle. Someone may do their best to be safe on the streets, but they...

While most drivers feel relatively comfortable on the roads, the reality is that driving is a complex activity that requires fast reaction times. Drivers need to be able to react to potential hazards regularly. For example, if a child steps out on the road, the driver...

Everyone loves to shave minutes off their commutes, and one way to do that is to use navigational aids like Waze or Google Maps. When driving in unfamiliar territory, these apps can be helpful because they point you in the right direction when you are clueless about...

Distractions are a critical threat to everyone on the roadways. Catastrophic consequences can occur even if a driver is only distracted for a few seconds. Driving demands full attention and cognitive engagement. Any deviation from this focus disrupts a driver's...

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...

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,...

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...