Tag Archives: texting-and-driving
New York State’s Mobile Phone Laws: Don’t Text & Drive
Do you know all the laws in NYS when it comes to using a cell -->
Apple Patents Automatic Lockout System Stops Drivers From Sending Messages While Driving
Apple has patented a new method to help reduce the texting and driving trend. The -->
Eyes on the Road: The Challenges of Safe Driving
There are three types of distractions while driving: Manual, visual, and cognitive.Manual: taking your hands -->
Nearly 1 in 10 Motorists Killed Every Day Due to Distracted Driving
Approximately 9 people are killed and over 1,000 are injured every single day in a -->
The Art of Texting While Walking
As recent studies have suggested, texting while walking ties up the brain’s relatively limited attention -->
New Drivers vs. Experienced Drivers – Who is Most at Risk?
An inexperienced driver who reaches for their cellphone increases their risk for getting into a -->
Help Us Stop Teen Texting & Driving
Earlier this year, we teamed up with CBS6 News in Albany to spread the word -->
24% of Drivers Surf the Web While Driving
A recent poll presented by USA Today shows that drivers are surfing the web while -->
Tracking Device Helps to Improve Teen Driving
DriveCam is a device that monitors the driving habits of the person operating the vehicle, -->
Teens Are Not the Only Ones Who Text & Drive: Adults Are Some of the Worst Offenders
Adults are just as likely as teenagers to be texting and driving, according to a -->
3 Young Siblings, Their Father & Pregnant Woman are Victims in Horrific Accident Involving Driver on Cell Phone
A horrific accident in Lodi, California has taken the lives of 3 small children, their -->
It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week
This week, communities around the U.S. will spread awareness about teen driver safety. According to -->
Governor Cuomo Announces Designated Highway “Texting Zones”
On Monday, September 23, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that in the state of New York, -->
Teen Drivers: The Safety Tips You Need To Know As a New Driver
Getting your license can be an exciting time for anyone. However, if the proper safety -->
Do Hands-Free Devices Really Reduce Your Risk of Getting Into a Car Accident?
We may think these hands-free technologies are the safest way to stay connected, but the -->
Governor Cuomo Against Texting-While-Driving
Distracted driving, in particular texting and driving, has become a major concern for Governor Andrew -->
‘SaferCar’ App from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association recently unveiled the ‘SafeCar’ app for iPhones. The app -->
Texting-While-Driving Violations in NY To Go From 3 to 5 Points on License
Governor, Andrew Cuomo announced recently that infractions for texting while driving will increase from 3 -->
Savannah Nash, 16, Dies During Her First Solo Drive; Believed to Be Texting
Savannah Nash’s first solo drive sadly turned out to be her last. Nash, who had -->
Drive First App by Sprint – Prevent Distracted Driving
Sprint currently provides an app that can help ease the mind of parents with teenage -->