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Articlesby StaffJanuary 15, 2009

Texting While Driving: A Major No-No!

Texting while driving, one of the latest forms of driver distraction, poses significant accident risks and has gained the attention of lawmakers developing anti-texting laws.

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NewsDecember 31, 2008

Texting While Driving Banned in California

LOS ANGELES – Effective Jan. 1, it is illegal to compose, send, and read a text, instant message, or e-mail, as well as browse the Web from any mobile device while operating a motorized vehicle in California.

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NewsJuly 11, 2008

New Study Proves Safety Benefits from Speech Recognition Use in Automobiles

BURLINGTON, MA & AACHEN, GERMANY – Nuance Communications' in-car distraction study revealed significant benefits when drivers were able to use speech recognition while driving.

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NewsJuly 8, 2008

Nuance Study Confirms Safety Benefits of In-Vehicle Voice Recognition Technology

BURLINGTON, MA --- Nuance Communications Inc., a leading supplier of speech and imaging solutions, released the results of a study that measures the safety benefits and response times when people use speech recognition to control their in-car systems.

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NewsJune 4, 2008

University Study Shows Why Cell Phones and Driving Don’t Mix

COLUMBIA, S.C. --- The notion that talking on a cell phone while driving a car isn't safe seems obvious, yet what happens in the brain while it juggles the two tasks is not.

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NewsMay 23, 2008

Most Americans Use Phone While Driving

COLUMBUS, OH – More than 80 percent of mobile phone owners said they talk on the phone while driving.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2008

Massachusetts Bill Seeks Cell Phone Restrictions

BOSTON --- The Massachusetts House on Jan. 23 passed a bill that would impose fines for adult drivers who make cell phone calls without a hands-free device.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJanuary 15, 2008

Ban DWT (Driving While Texting)

Texting is the latest form of driver distraction and it is becoming more prevalent. Dubbed “driving while texting” or DWT, it is the tapping out of messages using the keypad of a cell phone, PDA, or BlackBerry while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2007

There's No Excuse for Bad Driving

Nearly every driver has a reason to justify speeding, talking on a cell phone while at the wheel, or following too closely. A safe driving training expert rebuffs those excuses.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2007

Confessions of a Road Warrior

The day-to-day challenges of fleet driving often clash with what the safety videos say. Is there a way to get business done and be safe at the same time?

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