7 Facts About the Dangers of Texting and Driving
There are many ways you can be a distracted driver, but all of them have one thing in common: Taking your attention away from the road. When you focus your attention on something other than the road in front of you, you’re putting your own life at risk, as well as the lives of your […]
Honda Encourages Teens to Talk to Their Parents About Texting While Driving
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.” […]
The Try Guys DUI Series: Texting and Driving
The Try Guys are back for their final video in the DUI Series. This time, they’re tackling the dangers of texting and driving.
Tips to Kick Your Dangerously Stupid Texting and Driving Habit to the Curb
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 […]
Which States Have Laws Against Texting and Driving?
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 […]
UK Texting and Driving Rates Soar, Causes Increase in Penalties
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 Releases #PhoneDownEyesUp Videos to Discourage Texting While Driving… or Doing Anything, Really
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 […]
Infographic: The Deadly Facts About 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 […]
Texting and Driving Up From 2012, Now Over 2,000 Times More Dangerous Than Sharks
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 […]
Demi Lovato says Let it Go: Stop Texting and Driving with #X
Demi Lovato's #X campaign aims to curb texting and driving.
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 Billboards Go Up in San Francisco
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 […]
What Constitutes Distracted Driving?
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 the road), and cognitive […]
8 Facts About Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is a serious problem, one which many people don’t take seriously enough. It’s not uncommon for someone to load up on caffeine and energy drinks after a bad night’s sleep so they can drive to work, or even embark on a road trip. But drowsy driving can be as dangerous as several other […]
What Canadians Need to Know About Driving in the U.S.
The United States and Canada share a number of driving laws and customs, but there are some significant differences between the countries. Here’s a quick and easy guide to a few things that Canadian drivers should keep in mind when driving in the United States. Travel in Style and Luxury: Find the perfect Infiniti for […]
Watch Dogs 2 Nails Distracted Driving
Watch Dogs 2 inadvertently nails the feeling of distracted driving better than most other games.
TxDOT Releases an AR Game to Fight Distracted Driving
The Texas Department of Transportation wants to make one message abundantly clear: distracted driving is dangerous driving. But instead of solely relying upon PSAs or giant billboards, TXDOT has taken a high-tech approach — releasing an online augmented reality game to spread the word about safe driving. High-Tech Safety for Your Family: The 2020 Nissan […]
New Survey Suggests Distracted Driving Is on the Rise in the US
If you’ve encountered more instances of distracted driving than usual when commuting, running errands, or going on a Sunday afternoon joy ride, you’re not imagining things. Thanks to a new survey commissioned by Netradyne, there is some research to back up your observations. Confidence Boost: Discover the benefits of OnStar technology The findings According to […]
Drivers Know Their Driving Is Bad… But Don’t Care
Some drivers just can’t (or won’t) change their bad-driving behaviors. And, it’s not because they’ve never been caught or suffered the consequences of an accident. Driving Tips: How to stay safe when driving in the rain According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers who’ve experienced a crash aren’t willing to relinquish […]