Blog: Distracted Driving

Thanksgiving in the United States is a time for connecting with family, but since it usually creates a four-day weekend for most people, it is also a time for air and road travel. Over 40 million drivers will hit the roads in the United States over the Thanksgiving holiday. Planning for your road trip or […]

The nonprofit group, Reason Foundation, released their annual highway report, and for the second year in a row, it named New Jersey’s roads the worst in the country. New Jersey spends more money per mile on its highways than any other state to address poor road conditions, maintenance costs, and transportation projects. It breaks down […]

A new sensory steering wheel developed by Jaguar Land Rover, in conjunction with researchers at Scotland’s Glasgow University, can help motorists avoid distracted driving and subsequent accidents. The steering wheel components heat up and cool down to tell drivers where to turn, change lanes, and let them know when they are approaching an intersection. While […]

In 2016, almost 300,000 teenagers were treated for injuries sustained in car accidents, with 2,433 of those teenagers suffering fatal injuries. Car accidents are the leading cause of fatalities among teenagers. New and inexperienced drivers are notorious for not wearing their seat belts, with teenagers being the highest percentage among drivers. Wearing your seat belt […]

The Swedish vehicle manufacturer, Volvo Cars, plans to adjust their vehicles by implementing a speed limit. The company plans to begin the process in 2020 and officials are hoping that the adjustment will promote safer driving habits. The maximum speed for Volvo vehicles will reportedly end at around 112 miles per hour. The company is […]

With increasing developments in technology, cell phone usage has both helped and hurt society. Cell phones provide communication and information with the touch of a button. However, many people abuse cell phones in dangerous situations, including behind the wheel. Commercial truck drivers have a responsibility to be safe on the road, however, many of these […]

Car accidents happen, but due to teens’ inexperience behind the wheel, they may be more susceptible to accidents. Prom night is one of the biggest nights in a young teen’s life. Parents and teens should prepare well in advance for the potential dangers on the road that can be associated with prom activities. During prom […]

Teen drivers aged 15 to 20 are at a higher risk of death and disability from car accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of fatality in this age group. Teenage drivers reaching for objects in the vehicle are seven times more likely to be […]

The National Safety Council has found that there were at least 40,000 roadway fatalities as a result of car accidents in 2018. This number has remained stagnant for three straight years for the first time since the Great Recession of 2008. Also, in 2018, about 4.5 million people were seriously injured in car accidents; a […]

Certain drivers view driving as a time to multi-task and they may view their daily commute or the drive to school as a waste of time. If drivers are tired, they may be trying to keep themselves awake by doing other activities. However, distractions cause trouble and elevate a driver’s risk of an accident. The […]