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Researchers are focusing efforts on the behavioral and physical elements of driver distraction, particularly in relation to cell phone use.
Read More →In the era of COVID-19, constant dependence on devices for connection has extended to our cars.
Read More →COLUMBUS, Ohio --- With over 236 million Americans now subscribing to wireless communications devices such as cell phones, use of such devices while driving in traffic has skyrocketed in recent years.
Read More →A related civil case in the state is also raising questions about the liability of employees who send texts to other employees who are driving at the time.
Read More →The recent global LeasePlan Driver Survey reported half of drivers polled say the companies they work for focus on driver safety; however, these same drivers reported significant instances of distracted drivers.
Read More →The governor signs two bills aimed at discouraging the use of cell phones and other handheld electronic devices while driving.
Read More →Fleet managers need a clearly written policy that is uniformly enforced and supported by senior management to cut incidents of distracted driving by employee drivers.
Read More →More and more fleet managers rank driver safety as either their number-one or number-two challenge (after the high cost of fuel). One reason for the heightened concern is that fleet managers are reporting an increase in preventable accidents, with the root cause driver distraction.
Read More →An annual State Farm survey finds that fewer drivers are having handheld phone conversations, but more drivers are accessing the Internet, texting and reading email.
Read More →Five technology-based products attack distracted driving in different ways.
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