Archive: Distracted Driving

Distracted driving causes far more accidents involving teen drivers than previously recognized, according a recent comprehensive study by the AAA Foundation for Highway Safety. The video analysis of more than 1,700 accidents involving teen drivers in cars equipped with cameras…

An Oklahoma lawmaker wants to raise awareness about the dangers of cell phones and driving, in the wake of news that a man involved in a crash killed one state trooper and injured another while distracted by social media. State…

Many drivers erroneously believe that hands-free technology is safe to use when driving. But two recent studies suggest that hands-free technology still causes mental distractions for drivers trying to navigate the roadways. The first scientific study of Google Glass found…

Do you want to deter your friends from texting and driving – while earning money for college? The law firm of Burch, George & Germany is offering Oklahomans the opportunity to win up to $1,000 in scholarship funds by creating…

Texting while driving is a dangerous practice that causes accidents. Most states have laws that prohibit drivers from texting behind the wheel. However, a recent report by WTVR of Richmond, Virginia found that many drivers, particularly teens, have a hard…

American motorists call texting and driving the most annoying habit on the road, worse even than tailgating. It’s also one of the habits that puts drivers at greatest risk of a car accident, and it’s illegal in 43 states and…