Distracted Driving - Cell Phones Used While Driving
Driver distraction was recognized as a problem as far back as 1996. However, only today is it an issue that's being taken seriously, going so far as to introduce congressional testimony and state legislation in an effort to curb the number of incidents and accidents that occur when drivers become distracted.
AAA Viewpoint: Driven to Distraction
The AAA Foundation study looked at sources of driver distraction in 26,145 distraction-related crashes identified in a database maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The AAA Foundation study looked at sources of driver distraction in 26,145 distraction-related crashes identified in a database maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Car Phone Users Don't See Or Think Well
Driving while phoning, even on a hands-free phone, is dangerous. But nobody has quite figured out why. Until now.
Driving while phoning, even on a hands-free phone, is dangerous. But nobody has quite figured out why. Until now.
Cell Phones And Driving: A Deadly Mix
Two great things here: Learn ways to minimize your risks of driving distracted (more than just the common sense ones we all think about), and take their interactive quiz to get a personal assessment of how your own driving may be affected.
Two great things here: Learn ways to minimize your risks of driving distracted (more than just the common sense ones we all think about), and take their interactive quiz to get a personal assessment of how your own driving may be affected.
Drive Now, Talk Later
Collision risk increases fourfold when a wireless phone is used while driving. However, phone usage is seldom isolated as an accident factor. Here's why.
Collision risk increases fourfold when a wireless phone is used while driving. However, phone usage is seldom isolated as an accident factor. Here's why.
Driving To Distraction
Contrary conclusions that really are at the heart of the cell phone debate in this country.
Contrary conclusions that really are at the heart of the cell phone debate in this country.
DUI: Driving Using Internet
With computer capabilities being built into many vehicles today, watch for the latest trend to hit the streets: Driving while using the Internet.
With computer capabilities being built into many vehicles today, watch for the latest trend to hit the streets: Driving while using the Internet.
Effect of Cellular Phone Use Upon Driver Attention
A thorough investigation of the topic of driving while talking on cell phones by the National Public Services Research Institute.
A thorough investigation of the topic of driving while talking on cell phones by the National Public Services Research Institute.
GM's SenseAble Driving Efforts
Look at all the ways that this automaker is striving to make motorists better, safer drivers.
Look at all the ways that this automaker is striving to make motorists better, safer drivers.
Investigation of the Use of Mobile Phones While Driving
An executive summary of the mobile phone's suitability for usage while driving.
An executive summary of the mobile phone's suitability for usage while driving.
Is Driver Distraction Driving Us To Accidents?
Driver distraction has always been with us. The earliest motorists daydreamed, peered at pretty pedestrians, yelled at back-seat kids, and kissed front-seat significant others.
Driver distraction has always been with us. The earliest motorists daydreamed, peered at pretty pedestrians, yelled at back-seat kids, and kissed front-seat significant others.
Safety Campaign Cites Dangers Of Driving While Distracted
A warning to motorists not to multi-task behind the wheel.
A warning to motorists not to multi-task behind the wheel.
Safety Implications Of Wireless Communication
An investigation of the safety implications of wireless communications in vehicles.
An investigation of the safety implications of wireless communications in vehicles.
The Role Of Driver Distraction In Traffic Crashes (pdf)
Extensive coverage of this widely debated topic.
Extensive coverage of this widely debated topic.
Virtual SenseAble Test
Are you distractable? Test your ability to be distracted by taking a drive on this interactive driving course. It's really creative. See how you score!
Are you distractable? Test your ability to be distracted by taking a drive on this interactive driving course. It's really creative. See how you score!