Distracted Driving
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AAA: Inattention Behind the Wheel Can Lead to Deadly Consequences
To mark the start of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA is urging the public to recognize the deadly consequences of inattention behind the wheel. As the incidents of distracted driving increase across the country, Distracted Driving Awareness Month serves as an important reminder to all motorists of the potentially fatal risks that can be caused by texting, talking…
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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving continues to be a danger to everyone on U.S. roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 30,000 motorists died in distracted-driving crashes between 2012 and 2021. In 2021 alone, more than 360,000 people were injured in distracted driving crashes. AAA East Central reminds motorists that no life is worth losing to distraction and encourages…
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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving continues to be a danger to everyone on the nation’s roads. In 2020, 3,138 people died in distracted driving crashes in America, according to the latest data from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). AAA East Central reminds motorists that no life is worth losing to distraction and encourages all drivers to remain focused on the road ahead…
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Distracted Driving: Everything you Need to Know
In West Virginia alone, there are more than 50,000 car accidents every year. Most of these car accidents are entirely preventable because they are caused by distracted driving. In West Virginia, 26% of all accidents are caused by distracted driving, and cell phone use accounts for 23% of all distracted driving cases – which is why there is a West…
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CHEVROLET’S CALL ME OUT APP AIMS TO CURB RISKY DRIVING
DETROIT — Chevrolet is launching a new smartphone app called Call Me Out* to help remind new and experienced drivers to keep their eyes on the road and put their phones down while they are driving. According to a recent Research Now survey, 84 percent of people admit that distracted driving while handling a phone is dangerous, yet 90 percent of drivers have…
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SCOSCHE’S CELLCONTROL SHIPPING
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 — Oxnard, CA – Drivers that use cell phones are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves (NHTSA, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). Distracted driving is a growing and valid concern. Scosche Industries is pleased to announce its highly anticipated cellCONTROL safe driving system in now available. Demonstrating continued innovation…
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Distracted Driving Awareness 101: Top Four Tips for Safe Mobile Device Use
Minneapolis, MN – April 10, 2014 – Bracketron, a leader in universal mounting solutions and accessories for mobile devices, recognizes Distracted Driving Awareness month by offering safe driving tips and discounts on their popular line of in-vehicle mounts that allow you to stay safely connected on the road. Their best-selling Mi-T Grip, MobileDock Dash Mount, Universal Grip-iT Windshield Mount and Universal…
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