The recent rise in distracted driving incidents can be attributed to the increased prevalence of smartphone usage and navigation/infotainment systems while driving.
Root Insurance has published its 2025 Focused Driving Report as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, highlighting the serious issue of distracted driving, which causes over 3,200 ...
This is an editorial from KETV's president and General Manager Allison Smith Iowa now has a "Hands-Free Driving" Law. It went into effect at the beginning of July. Drivers cannot have an electronic ...
25TH MAY IS YOUTH TRAFFIC SAFETY MONTH. AND ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL, A CAR CRASH HAPPENS EVERY 44 SECONDS IN FLORIDA. AND AS TRAFFIC ANCHOR YASMINE JULMISSE EXPLAINS, A COMMON CAUSE IS ...
Utah police reveal the surprising and dangerous things distracted drivers do behind the wheel—including eating cereal with ...
Distracted driving continues to be a significant concern for road safety worldwide. In response, governments are frequently updating their laws to address this issue. This overview highlights recent ...
A study released last month found Hawaii has the sixth-highest rate of fatal crashes caused by distracting driving among U.S. states. Using each state’s U.S. Census population data, the study ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Their teens are ready to drive. Can a stick shift save them from being distracted? (Photo illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Yahoo ...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declared April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is any activity that takes the driver’s attention away from ...
The study found that drivers under 16 years old topped the list with more than half (52.19%) being distracted when involved in fatal collisions. This age group accounts for 845 drivers involved in ...
Distracted driving includes activities like texting and eating, highlighting the need for awareness. Fleet managers should provide training, reinforce safety policies, and enforce consequences for ...
Their teens are ready to drive. Can a stick shift save them from being distracted? (Photo illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Logan was equal parts excited and nervous ...