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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) distracted driving claimed the lives of 3,477 in 2015. But what all does distracted driving involve? There are various penalties and fines (in some states) levied against drivers who are caught using a cell phone while driving a vehicle. Apart from the fines, you may also end up …
Getting forced off the road by another vehicle can happen to anyone. This type of accident is usually a result of distracted driving. There are a number of situations that can cause a driver to be distracted – using a cell phone, adjusting the radio or navigation system, looking at the scenery, or looking at another accident site. …
Each year, over 4,000 pedestrians are killed in collisions with motor vehicles. Car accidents are normally associated with collisions between two vehicles, twisted metal, and broken glass. However, over 4,000 pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles happen each year. While these accidents only involve one vehicle, they can still cause a good amount of damage and horrible injuries. …
Car accidents caused by distracted drivers using cell phones have received a lot of attention. There are, however, other ways in which a driver can be distracted, leading to a car accident. Multitasking while behind the wheel has been identified as a leading cause of St. Louis car accidents in recent times. When a driver …
Avoiding these five distractions while driving will decrease your chances of being involved in a car accident. It is vital that drivers concentrate on the road and the traffic around them. If your sight gets diverted to some other direction an accident might result. It has been proven that distraction while driving an automobile is …
“Distracted driving kills.” In 2012, 3,328 people were killed in car accidents caused by distracted drivers. Studies have shown that taking self-portraits using phone cameras while driving is becoming popular, especially among teenagers. Various social media websites show numerous self-portraits while driving. Some pictures also show the speedometers indicating the speed of the car. Life of …