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Category: Distracted Driving Accidents
What are the Highest Rates of Distracted Driving by Age Group?
According to a recent multi-national study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance, certain age groups report higher rates of distracted driving than others. Distracted driving is a widespread and serious public health threat. In fact, more than 9 people die each day from injuries sustained in distracted driving-related accidents. Although there are numerous new technologies (e.g.[…]
Crackdown on Distracted Driving
Local and state police throughout the country are joining forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council (NSC) in a campaign to bring awareness to distracted driving, a public epidemic that is responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S. every year. The goal of the program is to[…]
April: Distracted Driving Month
Did you know that April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month? At least 9 people die in accidents that involve distracted driving every day – and an average of 100 others sustain injuries that range from mild to severe. A variety of activities and behaviors can distract drivers behind the wheel, but every single one is[…]
Two-Thirds of Philly Drivers Use Their Phones in Cars
Despite knowing how dangerous it is to use mobile phones while driving, a recent survey shows that two-thirds of Philly drivers admit doing it when they should be focusing on the road. Researchers assert that smartphones – and their apps for music, navigation, and so much more – have made it even more difficult for[…]
One-Third of Teens Text Behind the Wheel
According to a recently published study in the Journal of Adolescent Health, at least one in three teenagers admit to texting while driving. More than 101,000 teenagers 14-years-old and above were asked a variety of questions about unsafe driving behaviors – and the findings are both eye opening and scary. Teen Driving Statistics The Centers[…]