New Smartphone-Based Driving Risk Score Detects Drivers Who Are 13 Times More Likely to Crash
Milliman Inc., a Seattle-based consulting and actuarial firm, announced that it has created a driving “risk score,” with the help of tech startup Zendrive.
U.S. Traffic Fatalities Continue to Rise, Even Though Distracted-Related Deaths Down
There were more U.S. traffic deaths in 2016 than in 2015, marking the second year in a row that the numbers have gone in the wrong direction.
Teen Driving Habits Get Riskier in Senior Year of High School
As summer vacation winds down, older teenagers are brimming with confidence about their driving abilities – and that might not be a good thing.
Kia, B.R.A.K.E.S. Adding Defensive-Driving Classes for Midwest Teens
Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. are expanding their defensive-driving program for Midwest teenagers, as part of an effort to reduce the high rate of vehicle crashes involving teenage drivers.
New Apple Operating System Will Include ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ Feature
With the new feature, iPhone can detect when users might be driving and automatically silence notifications to keep the screen dark.
Lead-Footed, Phone-Shackled U.S. Drivers Earn a ‘C’ for Safe Driving
Most of us can’t resist the siren song of the smartphone when we’re behind the wheel. But a new report concludes that speeding is our most dangerous driving habit.
Ford Driving Skills for Life Provides Free Hands-on Safety Training to New Drivers
Ford’s 2017 Driving Skills for Life tour will focus on vehicle handling, hazard recognition, speed management and space management, distraction and impaired operation.
Editor’s Notes 2.0: No Texting and Driving!
I have a confession to make: I have texted while driving. But 90 percent of the time, my cellphone sits on the passenger seat like a loyal lap dog and my hands are firmly planted on the wheel and my focus is on the road.
State Farm Asks Teens What Would Stop Them From Texting While Driving
The survey revealed that nearly all teens, more than 90 percent, say they understand texting while driving is distracting, yet 44 percent say they do it.
New Research Finds Smartphone Use While Driving Extends Beyond Texting
Study from AT&T shows that nearly four in 10 smartphone users tap into social media while driving, almost three in 10 surf the net and one in 10 video chat.
