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The SafeRoads program tracks and prevents distracted driving by eliminating cell-phone use while driving. It will also monitor and track the driver for other risky behaviors such as hard acceleration, speeding, and harsh braking.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — New research on the use of cell phones while driving revealed that hands-free devices provide little safety benefit. In a study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 100 drivers were watched for a year, according to the Detroit News.
Read More →Drivers are also overwhelmingly supportive of technology like dash cams and telematics, which they feel can improve their safety on the roads and increase transparency and accountability.
Read More →Authors of a new report push for in-vehicle technology that renders handheld cell phones inoperable when they're in a vehicle that's in motion. This approach, they say, will be more effective than driver handheld phone bans legislated by states.
Read More →The Texas Department of Transportation this week launched its “Talk. Text. Crash.” campaign to coincide with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout this month, TxDOT will reach out to Texans through community events, TV public service announcements, and online and outdoor advertising.
Read More →The San Bernardino Police Department in southern California finds a new way to catch more distracted drivers in the act.
Read More →A new report from Zutobi explores distracted driving. including which states are the worst places for it and who is most prone to the risky driving behavior.
Read More →MONTPELIER, Va. --- Vermont lawmakers are considering legislation designed to keep drivers free from a range of potential distractions.
Read More →Shellback has released its “Smartphone Safe,” which helps prevent driver distraction and monitors driver habits.
Read More →DEARBORN, MI --- Ford Motor Co., as the final phase of its research into the cause and effects of distracted driving, is using high-tech goggles that measure the amount of time drivers take their eyes off the road to help validate in-vehicle technologies such as GPS navigation systems.
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