Blog: Distracted Driving

Drunk driving and distracted driving continue to rank high as the leading causes of fatal car accidents. Speeding and tailgating are also commonly known by most people as being responsible for many of today’s collisions. However, several lesser known factors contribute to today’s catastrophic car accidents. The following are lesser-known factors that cause tragic auto collisions. […]

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many of us will begin the unofficial start of summer with a road trip. This is one of the heaviest weekends for traffic all year, making the risk of being in a car accident higher than almost any other time of year. The National Safety Council predicts more than 400 […]

Technological advances in cars have become rapid and far reaching. Not only are self-driving cars being imagined, they are under development and might be the wave of the future. But, for now, how are the advances lining up to improve drivers’ safety and comfort? Infotainment and Safety Today, comfort has less to do with seat […]

At a New Jersey high school, students recently experienced a real-life simulation of a fatal car accident, exposing them firsthand to the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The simulation was a collaborative effort between the Scotch Plains-Fanwood high school’s chapter of the Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) and the local police, fire department, […]

Technology, specifically smartphones, serves as a major cause of distracted driving accidents. Now, technology may come to the rescue and prevent some of these tragedies. Many of these features are standard in newer vehicles but will not necessarily help drivers of older cars. The following are the different types of safety technology that are featured […]

Traffic safety is a crucial component of transportation as roadway developers are seeking to improve the driving experience to ensure drivers reach their destinations without harm. Traffic accidents injure, disable, and claim the lives of more than one hundred thousand drivers, passengers, and pedestrians every year. By improving roadway design, engineers are hoping to prevent […]

As roads wear out and population shifts make roadway expansions and infrastructure reconstruction necessary, work crews are a common sight on roadways throughout New Jersey and the rest of the nation. These work zones can pose hazards to drivers and increase their chances of being involved in accidents with other vehicles, construction workers, and stationary […]

The number of people fatally injured in car accidents on New Jersey roads has risen over the past four years and is now higher than it has been in the last decade. There were over 600 traffic fatalities in 2017, a 16 percent increase since 2013, when the number of fatalities was at the lowest […]

As people age, they often experience physical difficulties, including reduced muscle strength, reduced visual capabilities, and slower reaction times. Reductions in bone density, an issue that impacts women, makes older adults shorter than they were during earlier parts of their lives. These challenges can make it more difficult for an individual to safely operate a […]

A recent study conducted by two Purdue University economists illustrated the impact Pokémon Go, a popular gaming app, had on the number of car accidents in the United States. In the app, players use their smartphone cameras to view three-dimensional graphics of fictional monsters against real world backgrounds using their phones’ GPS capabilities. The goal […]