The Try Guys are back for their final video in the DUI Series. This time, they’re tackling the dangers of texting and driving.
Texting and driving is one of the stupidest and most dangerous things to do while driving. The statistics of accidents and tragedies caused by the behavior are staggering. Every driver knows texting and driving is wrong, risky, and shouldn’t be done. Yet, drivers young and old still text and drive every day. If you’re guilty […]
Don’t text and drive. There’s no negotiation here. There’s no, “There’s no one around,” or “It’ll just take a second,” or “I can multi-task, it’s fine.” No more reasons and no more excuses. Texting and driving not only puts you at risk, but it endangers every other person on the road. In case all of […]
Pulling over to text has been many motorists go-around to the dangerous and illegal action of texting while driving. But, France doesn’t think just pulling over to the side of the road to text is good enough. Learn More: New Year’s resolutions for your truck Gizmodo.com Writer Melanie Ehrenkranz, writes “the country’s highest court has […]
As we noted a few weeks ago, it is a dangerous time to be on the road—this is particularly true for pedestrians, for whom deaths in an accident rose a terrifying 9% from 2015 to 2016. Learning New Things: What exactly does getting a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle do for you? So, in order to try […]
Texting and driving is never a good idea. In the United States, it has become something of an epidemic—but the US isn’t the only country that has seen a drastic increase in distracted driving. A recent report by the Royal Automotive Club (RAC) in the United Kingdom has found that 31% of drivers surveyed have […]
Honda’s marketing team has created a new anti-texting-and-driving campaign called #PhoneDownEyesUp, proving that they are as committed to automotive safety as they are to reminding us all of an old (NSFW) 2 Live Crew song. As part of the social media campaign, Honda has been releasing videos that compare the dangers of texting and driving […]
We’ve all done it. You’re driving down the road when your phone makes that irresistible sound that signifies you’ve just received a text message. You know that you should ignore it and wait until you get home to read it, but what if it’s something important? Should you risk your safety, and that of those […]
According to a report by the National Safety Council, estimated texting-related crashes increased once again compared to last year, bringing the total percentage of all car crashes attributable to cell phones up to 27% (at least). Crashes attributed to talking on cell phones (handheld and hands-free) remained about the same at 21%. These percentages were […]
It’s a really bad idea to text while driving. This is partly because it’s illegal in most states, partly because it causes a higher chance of crashing than drinking and driving, and partly because, depending on what car you’re driving, you will be mocked mercilessly. So, here’s another reason not to text while driving, especially […]
Last summer, Demi Lovato first teamed up with AT&T to try and fix the texting epidemic that has plagued our society. Texting while walking is dangerous enough; I have seen people run into poles and walls before (ouch!) and almost walk into oncoming traffic unknowingly. Mix that attitude with a vehicle and you definitely have […]
Texting and driving continues to be a leading cause of accidents on the road—and for no good reason. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and countless other organizations have done their fair share in battling the growing epidemic, one artist in California decided to take matters into his own hands by creating texting […]
With the number of bans on cell phones, hand-held devices, and texting escalating around the United States, it could be argued that it is now more cost-prohibitive than ever to be texting and driving. But the facts speak for themselves: texting and driving has always come with high risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
On Oct. 29, 2018, the state of Ohio revised its definition of distracted driving and enhanced its penalties. In lieu of paying the extra $100 fine on top of the penalty for committing a moving violation, drivers can complete a Distracted Driver Course. But even if you don’t zip down the freeway at 120 MPH […]
If you’re a fan of Valentine’s Day, you might be happy to know about an extension to this holiday. The third week in February — this week — is known as International Flirting Week. Though flirting might seem like a harmless endeavor, when combined with driving, this pastime can prove dangerous. Here are some interesting stats […]
A new report warns that an increasing number of Americans are using their smartphones in more dangerous ways behind the wheel. New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that drivers were seen talking on their phones less in 2018 than in 2014, but were manipulating their phones in other ways 57% more […]
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) released some tips earlier this week, to help keep Texans to stay safe while traveling during the holidays. It’s a great reminder to all of us, to make sure our vehicles are road-ready and implement safe driving techniques as we journey to visit loved ones. Here are just […]
Saudi Arabia, Finland, Japan, and Germany aren’t the only countries with challenging license application processes. Here are four more countries to add to the list. Impressive Legacy: Discover the history of the Chevy Silverado 1500 Norway To get a driver’s license in Norway, you’ll have to complete a thorough regimen of driver’s training courses at […]
