Distracted driving occurs when a driver takes their eyes, hands, or attention off the road. Even a short distraction can turn an ordinary trip into a serious crash. Many people think it only means ...

It's not just a smartphone problem. Distracted driving has been making highways more dangerous since the advent of the automobile -- but smartphones have worsened the issue and, more recently, forced ...

The latest distracted driving statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that in 2023 alone, distraction-related crashes led to 3,275 deaths. They also resulted in 324,819 ...

Starting this summer, drivers in Pennsylvania will have to be extra mindful about using their cellphones while driving. Pennsylvania’s new Distracted Driving Law, also known as Paul Miller’s Law, will ...

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ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department (OPD) is reminding drivers that distracted driving extends far beyond texting and continues to be a serious threat on Texas roadways. In a recent safety ...

The FINANCIAL — Driver distraction is a factor in many of the accidents that occur on American roadways every day; in fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cited it as a ...

For people who are easily distracted, driving can feel like a stressful endeavor. From stoplights to traffic jams to honking horns, there’s lots to consider when buckling your seat belt and hitting ...

Distracted driving remains a serious safety problem on Wisconsin roads. Recent data shows distracted drivers were involved in 9,261 crashes in a single year, injuring 3,586 people and killing 23. That ...