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The National Safety Council is running several campaigns to try and raise awareness of how dangerous it is to be distracted while driving. While there can be various distractions while driving, the biggest one is the use of cell phones. Although any driver can cause a crash due to distracted driving, young drivers are more …
According to a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation, Millennials in the age group of 19-24 engaged in the riskiest of driving behaviors. With the increased use of smartphones and other technologies over the past decade or so, distracted driving and its associated risks have become a cause of concern. A number of studies …
Smartphone use while driving has led to an increase in the number of car accidents as well as an increase in auto insurance rates. Smartphones are one of the biggest gifts of technology. While there are many benefits of smartphone technology, there also seem to be a number of negatives – the first and most …
Apart from the many great things smartphones have done for us, it has also changed our behavior in a way that makes us more prone to accidents. Human behavior has changed drastically due to the frequent use of smartphones and the various apps available on it. At least 50 percent of American adults own a …
Despite knowing the dangers of the use of phones, headphones, and texting, more people on the roads are indulging in using these enticing gadgets while driving. Technology, over the years, has enhanced the music-listening experience for everyone. Right from the invention of the first personal music system – the Walkman – down to exciting features …
Once a picture or video is posted, it is automatically deleted after it has been viewed by the receiver. This particular feature has made the app a sensation among smartphone users. Each year, distracted driving results in thousands of accidents, leaving many people injured and many dead. Distracted driving caused by the use of cell phones is one of …