In San Antonio, a public bus driver sending text messages on his phone plowed the 12-ton vehicle he was driving into the back of a stopped SUV. After an accident injuring dozens of people, a Boston trolley driver admitted he was texting his girlfriend when the crash...
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Distracted driving pulls focus in April
We all know that for many people mobile devices have become an indispensable means of communication in today's world. However, the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident increases dramatically when these devices are used while driving. April is Distracted...
Taking “selfies” while driving in Texas not illegal but dangerous
Modern technology has ushered in an era wherein large numbers of the San Antonio population can be constantly interconnected via a vast array of networks. The devices used to make this interconnectivity possible have many important and useful features. However, use of...
Teens become distracted easily behind the wheel
After teenagers get their driver's licenses, they often just want to grab the keys and get behind the wheel without a care in the world. Unfortunately, teen drivers have a higher risk for being in a car accident so this care-free behavior can be very dangerous. A new...
The new trend in distracted driving: the selfie
Since cell phones have become popular in the last decade for more than just business people, people have started to use them throughout the day, including while behind the wheel of their cars. First, talking on a cell phone while driving was a large cause of...
Downplaying risks of texting while driving could be dangerous
Most people understand that texting while driving is a dangerous activity. The problem is, many people still do it. They might think that they are capable of multitasking, and the other people on the road are not good at texting and driving. A recent study found that...
Trucking industry rules regarding texting and driving hours
Due to fatigue, distraction and other causes, truck crashes kill and seriously injure tens of thousands of people across the country each year. In a state like Texas, it's often said that bigger is better. However, this is not true when it comes to large trucks and...
Texting isn’t the only danger on a cellphone
Cellphones have fallen squarely in the traffic safety spotlight -- and not in a good way. Distracted driving has been the focus of debate, education and legislation across the country. Texting while driving garners a large percentage of the discussion time, but it...
Distracted driving: the role of parental responsibility
"The Kids Are All Right" was the title of a recent movie. It's a nice phrase - and the movie did win a Golden Globe award. But when it comes to car accidents, the kids are definitely not alright. Teens are twice as likely as any other age group to be in fatal car...
Texting behind the wheel now leading cause of teen deaths
Teenagers across the country are out having fun with their friends for the summer. Some of them have summer jobs to earn extra money, but even with work, they have a lot of free time to drive around town with their friends in the car, doing what teens do. While drunk...