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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. …
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 …
Each year, over 400,000 people are injured in car accidents involving distracted drivers. Distracted driving is as dangerous as drinking and driving. As people are getting more and more addicted to mobile devices, the number of car accidents caused by distracted drivers is on the rise. St. Louis car accident lawyers believe that it is extremely …
“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 …
Distracted driving, such as texting and driving, is a leading cause of car accidents not only in Missouri but in the United States. According to The National Safety Council, each year distracted driving causes as many as 200,000 motor vehicle accidents. Considering the seriousness of the issue, lawmakers are pushing a ban on texting and …