Technology to End Texting While Driving

A non-profit organization called the Distracted Driving Foundation has proposed the use of a technology that would, in essence, end technology-based distracted driving.

The foundation was founded on the premise that mobile phone carriers should put technology in all phones … Read More

Teenagers Saving Teenagers in Respect to Distracted Driving

The dangers of texting and driving have taken our nation by storm, and the most prevalent of groups contributing to this outbreak are teenagers. Commonly known for inattentively walking around as their eyes are buried in their phones, teenagers … Read More

California to Recieve Federal Funding to Curb Texting While Driving

The U.S Department of Transportation is sending Sacramento $1.5 Million to combat distracted driving across the state.

The funding is said to go specifically towards Public Service Announcements and for increased police enforcement of the use of cell phones while … Read More

Dangers of Distracted Driving (Infographic)

Distracted driving is any type of action that takes an individual’s attention away from the road and the act of driving.  Distracted driving puts everyone on the road in danger.  Some of the most common types of distracted driving include:  … Read More

Worcester County District Attorney Puts on “Distracted Driving” Program

Hundreds of teens and concerned parents gathered at the Webster-Dudley Boys and Girls club in Worcester County, Massachusetts Tuesday for a distracted driving community out reach program.

The event, which was initially started in response to a teenage girl who lost … Read More

Hoover students focus attention on distracted driving

The National Safety Council estimates there were more than 1 million crashes in the United States this year caused by drivers distracted by their cellphones. The Hoover, AL community and officials are rallying this week to bring to light the … Read More

Alabama Teens Practice in Distracted Driving Simulator

The 4th Annual Crash Course Teen Driving Summit took place today at the Pelhem Civic Center in Alabama.  On a national average, Alabama ranks high for teen driving fatalities and injuries.  The event held today helped to simulate … Read More

Students Test Their Abilities to Drive While Distracted

Seven California students learned first-hand the dangers of distracted driving.

In the first time event put together by St. Joseph Health of Sonoma County and other sponsors, students from all around Sonoma were invited to participate in distracted driving experiements. … Read More

Police to spy on drivers suspected of texting in federal test

U.S. Department of Transportation has paid police to spy on drivers suspected of texting…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it is providing a grant of $550,000 that will allow police departments in Connecticut and Massachusetts to … Read More