Distracted driving accidents are on the rise and may soon replace drunk driving as the most common cause of fatal car accidents. Distracted driving is a huge issue nationwide. Despite how safe modern cars are, and the steps taken to ensure … [Read more...]
New Data on Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel
Each year, distracted drivers cause a large number of car accidents on Missouri roads. Distracted driving is the third most dangerous driving behavior after speeding and failing to yield. However, the latest statistics from the NHTSA suggest that … [Read more...]
Smartphones Responsible for Accidents and Insurance Rate Hikes
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, … [Read more...]
Should Texting Drivers be Treated Like Drunk Drivers?
The dangers of texting while driving are nearly as identical to the public as driving while drunk. So why aren't texters in Missouri subject to similar points, fines, license suspensions, and potential jail time as drunk drivers? Texting while … [Read more...]
How Smartphones Have Changed Driving
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 … [Read more...]
Four Mistakes that Teen Drivers Make
In 2013, nearly 963,000 drivers in the age group of 16-19 years were involved in car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death among teenagers. Teens … [Read more...]
Apps that Reduce Distracted Driving
Because of the high number of accidents caused by smartphone-related distracted driving, a number of apps have been introduced to help drivers keep their eyes on the road and to promote safe driving. Smartphones have also proved to have a … [Read more...]
Are Smartwatches More Distracting Than Smartphones?
The majority of drivers recognize the risk of driving while talking on a cell phone, surfing the web, or texting. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities in the United States. Each year, thousands of people are injured and many … [Read more...]
Can Talking to Passengers Increase Car Accident Risk?
A study conducted by the Michigan Transportation Research Institute has revealed that talking to a passenger can be as dangerous as talking on a cell phone. Every day, car accidents change the lives of its victims. It is important to understand … [Read more...]
Pokemon Go Car Accident
Driver's playing the new Pokémon GO are risking their lives and those of the people around them! The world has gone crazy with the release of the new Niantic and Nitendo’s Pokémon GO. Crazy enough, to risk their lives and the lives of those … [Read more...]