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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 have the highest crash rate among all age groups in the U.S. In 2013, nearly 963,000 drivers …
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 negative impact on driving. Drivers often choose to use their phones while driving. This habit has led to a significant increase …
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 others are killed in car accidents. Unfortunately, most car accidents are preventable. They are caused …
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 the key causes behind car accidents and look for ways to prevent them. One of the …
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 Nintendo’s Pokémon GO. Crazy enough, to risk their lives and the lives of those around them! Since the release of the popular smartphone game in …
Every day, distracted driving kills more than nine people and injures another 1,060 individuals. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1 in 5 car accidents that resulted in injuries involved a distracted driver. In recent years, the primary focus associated with the problem of distracted driving been geared towards the habit of texting …