Apps That May Help Reduce Teenage Distracted Driving
Teenage drivers using handheld devices are more likely than older drivers to get into serious automobile accidents and severely injure themselves and others. In the U.S., distracted driving is a…
What are the Deadliest Distractions on the Road?
There is no doubt that distracted driving is dangerous. Those that are behind the wheel while talking on the phone, talking to passengers or engaging in behaviors that take their eyes off the road put everyone at risk – including themselves. Unfortunately, most drivers assume that texting or talking on the phone are the only forms of distracted driving. While these are the most common, there are several other dangerous (if not deadly) forms of distracted driving that all drivers should avoid.
The Most Dangerous Distractions
There are many other distractions that take a person’s eyes from the road. All it takes is a few seconds for a vehicle to veer out of their lane or even strike another vehicle or pedestrian.
Will Smart Watches Increase the Number of Distracted Driving Accidents?
Smart watches, including those released by Samsung and Apple, are meant to make your life more convenient. You can receive text messages, answer phone calls, get reminders and even keep track of your health using a single device. These watches are not as bulky and awkward as cellphones, but offer you instant technology no matter where you go. While they are certainly helpful, there is one concern that has yet to be addressed about these devices: distracted driving.
Smart Watches and the Law
Unfortunately the law has not caught up with smart watches or the latest technology. Therefore, even states that make it illegal to text or talk while driving do not have laws applicable to the use of smart watches. Drivers can technically use these devices without any legal consequences for their actions. Even more unfortunately, there are no laws currently in the works to address the use of smart watches, which means it may be several years before lawmakers finally realize just how risky the use of these devices can be.
Kansas City Distracted Driving Lawyer Helping To Address America’s Top Driving Safety Priorities
Douglas R. Horn, a Kansas City lawyer concentrating in motor vehicle accident law and crash litigation, will be in Nashville next week attending the Governor’s Highway Safety Association annual meeting.…
Smart Steering Wheel Invented By Teen
Tristan "T.J." Evarts is 19 years of age and credited with inventing the first smart steering wheel that focuses on undistracted driving by encouraging safe hand position. With more distractions…
How to Teach Kids about the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Having a teen with a newly minted driver’s license is worrisome enough as a parent. Having a teen with a new driver’s license along with smartphones, smart dashboards, and other…
The Perils of Distracted Driving
At any given moment in the U.S, around 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or other electronic devices while driving. Even more people are doing things like eating or drinking,…
Consequences of Distracted Driving
During any hour or daylight, there are over 660,000 people using their cellphones while driving in America. The distracted driving epidemic has become a common practice and is not yet…
Distracted Driving Statistics
Distracted driving is a growing problem with United States drivers of all ages. The number of distracted driver deaths in the United States stands at over 3,000 people per year.…
Distracted Driving: Are Laws Making a Difference?
Distracted Driving – The act of driving with a secondary focus, has seemingly hit its peak. States are creating laws to combat this serious issue, and studies are being conducted…
