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A study by the FMCSA discovered the use of SmartDrive Measured Safety Program is highly effective in reducing key distractions such as hand-held mobile phone use. Additionally, the program includes an action plan for fleets.
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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials have set their slogan for this year's National Work Zone Awareness Week campaign from April 11-15 that urges motorists and workers to take basic steps to prevent crashes and occupational injuries in work zones.
Read More →HOUSTON - Automakers attending the Intelligent Transportation Society of America's (ITS) annual exposition on May 5 underscored two industry-led initiatives: the Driver Focus Guidelines and the EcoDriving USA program.
Read More →Researchers at the University of Waterloo create a system that recognizes such distracting actions as texting, talking on a cell phone and reaching into the backseat.
Read More →The initiative consists of public service announcements and features real-life people who have suffered tragedy and other consequences due to distracted driving.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. — American drivers say the aggressive and distracted behavior of other drivers is more aggravating than traffic delays, road construction, and personal stress combined.
Read More →States that have enacted moderate to strong cell phone and texting bans have motorcycle fatality rates that are as much as 11% lower that states with no bans.
Read More →The law amends the state vehicle code to create a $100 fine for distracted driving that leads to a moving violation or causes a crash.
Read More →One of the best ways to educate motorists about distracted driving is to let them hear the personal stories of those who have been most affected by the problem. These two videos include such personal stories as well as advice on how to prevent distracted driving.
Read More →What are the best practices in developing fleet policies to address in-vehicle distraction? What are the unintended consequences of new safety devices that contribute to driver distraction?
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