Texting while driving is such a problem that Honda has flipped the script and resorted to encouraging teens to be the role models in their relationships with their parents. Having dubbed April the “Distracted Driving Awareness Month,” Honda is telling teens to have #TheTextTalk, “an open dialogue with their parents about practicing safer driving habits.”…
Reckless driving is often seen as extremely dangerous driving practices, such as driving drunk or texting behind the wheel. But it’s likely you encounter reckless driving every morning during your commute. You may even be guilty of reckless driving. Here are a few examples of everyday occurrences of dangerous, reckless driving. [wptab name=”Speeding”] Photo: Pexels…
Matthew Post and John Caporaletti won this year’s TeenDrive365 Video Challenge with “For the Whales” For the fifth year, Toyota has launched its own Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge, which encourages teens to consider the importance of driving safety by putting together public service announcements (PSAs). As you might guess, the content of the winning videos…
Is it really that dangerous to text while stopped at a red light? As our lives become more and more digitally connected, we’ve been warned time and time again that it’s dangerous to drive while looking at a phone screen. Taking your eyes off the road to check for directions or send a text while…
Driving is one of those things that looks easy, but is actually extremely complex and tricky. New drivers often feel overwhelmed by all there is to learn, so it’s important to take your driving lessons seriously so you can become a safe, responsible driver. When it comes time to learn how to drive, make sure…
My dad constantly reminded me when he was teaching me to drive that I needed to “worry about the other guy.” In other words, I needed to be a defensive driver. And, although his message has long been ingrained into my driving habits, I was frustratingly reminded of his words of wisdom this past weekend…
We all have bad habits. Biting our nails, drinking too much coffee, constant tardiness. While they may be frustrating and difficult to break, these habits aren’t life threatening. However, some habits can be – especially behind the wheel. There are plenty of distractions we hear about all the time: texting and driving, using your cell phone, driving when…
There are many ways you can be a distracted driver, but all… Australians aren’t joking around when it comes to texting while behind the… Whether or not you’re an experienced driver, you should understand that accidents… April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and GEICO is raising awareness the… Texting and driving is one of the…
Photo: The News Wheel When you think of distracted driving, you probably picture someone texting or posting on social media while driving. That is certainly one form of distracted driving, but it certainly isn’t the only form. Distractions are categorized into three types: manual (takes your hands off the wheel), visual (takes your eyes off…
Cranking up the volume and singing along with your favorite songs is… As autumn rolls in and temperatures fall, more and more drivers will… Distracted driving is a dangerous habit many drivers of guilty of, and… When you think of distracted driving, you probably picture someone texting or… There are many ways you can be…
This article is sponsored by DMVedu.org. Photo: The News Wheel The National Safety Council recorded approximately 40,000 road accident fatalities in 2018. While this is lower than the figures in 2017, it’s still a significant increase from four years ago. In a survey done by AAA in 2018, 73 percent of respondents rated themselves as…
Americans do a lot of things besides driving when we’re driving, including a few activities that could be dangerously distracting. Half of us have texted or eaten meals while driving, a quarter of us have engaged in sexual activity while behind the wheel, and a handful of us have even taken our eyes off the…
For many years, Kia has partnered with the B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and… This article is sponsored by DMVedu.org. The National Safety Council recorded approximately… For many teenagers, being able to drive a car comes as an… For most parents, handing over the keys to their teen driver is… Toyota is teaming with three award-winning Getty…
Texting while driving is such a problem that Honda has flipped the… Dozens of manufacturers are currently scrambling to reach out to owners and… Honda wasn’t kidding around when it called 2015 the “Year of Honda”…
2020 helped reduce vehicle traffic…but not traffic-related fatalities COVID-related lockdowns helped reduce traffic in many states earlier this year. However, this reduction in traffic didn’t reduce traffic-related fatalities, as a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms. Safe and Confident: Discover the benefits of going with a Chevy When NHTSA recently revealed…
Some of America’s safest drivers call Michigan home Each year, QuoteWizard releases a list of which places in the U.S. have the safest drivers, based on insurance data. This year, the safest drivers are in Michigan. Safe Travels: Learn more about Chevy OnStar technology For 2020, the following five cities have the safest drivers in…
Don’t do this in a Florida school or construction zone Before we go any further, let’s make this clear: Regardless of whether there’s a law against it or not, you should never have your cellphone in your hand while driving near construction, schools, or anywhere else. If you do need the threat of a ticket…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was created by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 as an agency of the United States government’s executive branch and their Department of Transportation. Today, the NHTSA is primarily known for authoring and applying Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and conducting crash testing—vehicles that receive the annual NHTSA…
The leading cause of teenage death is motor vehicle crashes. A recent study by Safe Kids Worldwide, made possible by a $2 million grant from the GM Foundation, found that the leading cause of teenage death is motor vehicle crashes. According to the report, there are about 2,500 teen fatalities from motor vehicle crashes each…
Lexus and Toyota were comfortably in the lead as the most reliable car brands, followed by… The full report contains lots of other interesting information about the way fans perceive the sport.… Americans cited increased interest in the outdoors, expanded flexibility through work and school, and the desire to travel with family as their top…
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve wasted hours of your life stuck in traffic, you’re not alone. The average American who commutes to and from an urban workplace will spend 42 hours of sitting in traffic, according to recent statistics from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Urban Mobility Scorecard. While no one can avoid this unpleasant…
As more and more cars have been sold, typically the “record levels of collisions” talk has revolved around vehicle-to-vehicle crashes or vehicle-to-object crashes. However, according to the Associated Press, we should probably be adding vehicle-to-pedestrian collisions to the grisly record books. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian deaths in car crashes have…
Photo: Junior Libby Highways can be dangerous to navigate for pedestrians. For this reason, it is important to remain in your vehicle, if at all possible, after becoming involved in an accident on a highway. Carlo Ullysse Jr. worked as an assistant coach for the football team at Cypress Bay High School. The popular coach…
More and more accidents are being caused by distracted drivers operating emergency vehicles Photo:Erik Underbjerg On the heels of AAA’s study concerning regarding the most distracting voice-activated in-car systems, discussion is growing throughout communities about the dangers of in-car digital systems. Undoubtedly, innovative connected technology is making in-vehicle communication even simpler for the average driver. Touchscreens mounted on dashboards…
Learning how to drive can be a challenge, especially with so many modern distractions. If you’re the parent of a young driver, it’s normal to worry that your teen might be stare at their smartphone instead of focusing on the road. Here are four quality apps to help increase your child’s safety behind the wheel…
An important part of a New Year’s resolution is holding yourself accountable. If your goals aren’t definitive, it’s difficult to know whether or not you’ve completed your resolutions. “Becoming a better driver” isn’t something you can measure, but we’ve put together a couple of more specific things you can do that will make you much safer…
The Change.org petition to prosecute Deputy Andrew Wood for the death of Milton Oltin, Jr. has crossed 55,000 signatures Update: The Los Angeles District Attorney has ruled that Deputy Wood acted “lawfully” in the events leading to Olin’s death. The capacity for genuine good that can be brought about by Change.org petitions may seem somewhat diluted…
Fiat Chrysler is looking to provide its customers with the best technology—even if their vehicle isn’t brand spanking new. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced that over two million vehicles from the 2013-2015 model years can now update their Uconnect systems to get Siri Eyes Free capability. New and Improved: Learn more about the newest Uconnect…
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