Massachusetts Moves to Ban Cellphone Usage While Driving
Massachusetts is one step closer to having legislation that would bar any driver from using hand-held cellphones while behind the wheel, according to an AP article.
DENSO Partners with B.R.A.K.E.S Teen Defensive Driving Program
DENSO has announced a donation of $125,000 this year to extend and expand its partnership with national teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe).
Federal Safety Advocates Target Worst Driving Habits
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said speeding, impaired driving and distractions caused by electronics kill more than 10,000 people a year.
‘Fake Auto News’ Study: 35 Percent of Americans Falsely Assume Texting and Driving Is Legal in Most States
DriversEd.com has released its latest study, “Fake Auto News 2019: A Look at Common Driving Myths,” which found that 35 percent of Americans falsely believe that texting and driving remains legal in most states.
New Illinois Texting and Driving Law Ups Penalty
A new law in Illinois will impose stiffer penalties on people who are caught texting while driving, according to an article by AP.
Georgia Governor Signs Hands-Free Driving Bill into Law
The law, which takes effect July 1, makes it illegal for motorists to hold their phones while driving.
AAA Survey on Traffic Safety Reveals Driving Behaviors that Keep Auto Body Shops in Business
An annual survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concludes that while most drivers want a greater level of security behind the wheel, their behaviors often contradict their attitudes about safety.
Arizona Senate Approves Texting While Driving Ban
Forty-seven states have made it illegal to text while driving unless using a hands-free device, and Arizona may be next.
Work Demands Making Drivers More Distracted: Survey
A new survey commissioned by Travelers suggests that the demands of a 24/7 economy could be adding to the problem of distracted driving.
Intel: Passengers Have a Lot to Say About Self-Driving Cars – We Should Listen
Given that car crashes attributable to human error cause more than 1 million vehicle deaths every year, it’s those human-driven cars people should be afraid of.
