For the first time in eight years, the number of teen deaths on the highway appears to have climbed
last year, according to the Washington Post, which noted that "More teenagers die in automobile accidents than any other way each year." Read more.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Feds Propose Rules Requiring Automakers to Block Texts
The AP reported that "Drivers won't be able to text, browse, tweet or dial on factory-installed devices if auto manufacturers follow new federal guidelines to disable the gadgets while the wheels are rolling. In announcing the latest step in his campaign against distracted driving Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the government might next extend the guidelines to cover virtually every portable electronic device that might find its way into a vehicle. "These guidelines are a major step forward in identifying real solutions to tackle the issue of distracted driving for drivers of all ages," said LaHood. Read more.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
More Males than Females Cited in CT for Distracted Driving
"Male drivers received between 52 and 54 percent of the distracted-driving tickets annually since 2006. Females comprise slightly more than half the 2.5 million licensed drivers in the state, according to records obtained by AP." Read more.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Distracted Driver Causes Horrific Crash
A snowplow operator who took his eyes off the road struck a 19-year-old on the side of the road who was refueling his car, amputating the young man's legs and leading to his death. Read more.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Some Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving
Some tips to avoid distracted driving, courtesy of MNN:
•Always look where you want to go. "If you see a distraction, you can't let it pull you off the road, ... the car will go where your eyes go."
•Turn off the cell phone while driving.
•Make sure your passengers, especially children, have their snacks and entertainment at the ready, so you are not reaching behind you.
•Eat, apply makeup and dress before you drive.
•Assign a "designated texter," a passenger in the car to send and reply to texts and calls.
•Read all maps before heading out, and, if you need to check directions, pull over.
•If you are a parent — or have children or teens in the car — be aware that you are an example to them.
•Always look where you want to go. "If you see a distraction, you can't let it pull you off the road, ... the car will go where your eyes go."
•Turn off the cell phone while driving.
•Make sure your passengers, especially children, have their snacks and entertainment at the ready, so you are not reaching behind you.
•Eat, apply makeup and dress before you drive.
•Assign a "designated texter," a passenger in the car to send and reply to texts and calls.
•Read all maps before heading out, and, if you need to check directions, pull over.
•If you are a parent — or have children or teens in the car — be aware that you are an example to them.
Monday, December 12, 2011
US DOT Announces Decrease in Fatalities, New Efforts to Measure Distraction-Related Crashes
Motor vehicle fatalities may be at historic lows, but distracted driving is still a growing problem. The government is undertaking new measures to better track distraction-related crashes. Read more.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Transportation Dept Launches New Anti-Distracted Driving Ads Aimed at Teens
A new public service announcement by the DOT, called "OMG," will air at movie theaters and on video screens built into some gasoline pumps this month. "Teen drivers are particularly vulnerable to distracted driving which is why we are making an extra effort to ensure they understand the dangers," said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Thanks to the help of Regal Cinemas and Outcast's PumpTop TV, we're reaching teens directly – whether they're at the movies or filling up their tanks." Read more.
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