One of Australia’s top-rating programs, Channel 9′s “A Current Affair” has broadcast an interesting feature on the dangers of Distracted Driving in Australia. Featuring interviews with academic experts and law enforcement representatives, the piece also includes a practical demonstration, using a driving simulator, of the effects of texting on driver behaviour and reaction times. View …
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Dec 20
Distracted Driving Addiction Compared to Smoking
Following on from our last article regarding the NTSB’s call to ban all electronic devices for drivers, the New York Times reports a distinct change in the way authorities see the whole issue of driver distraction. Deborah Hersman, chair of the NTSB, talked about the “Addiction” of Distracted Driving and compared it to smoking. This …
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Dec 19
NTSB Calls for Ban on Electronic Devices
In it’s report into a fatal accident that occurred in Missouri in 2010, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published recommendations including banning use of electronic devices by drivers. This recommendation goes a lot further than existing legislation, and shows recognition of the dangers posed by electronic devices other than cell phones. To quote: …
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Dec 08
Distracted Driving News – December 2011
An update on recent articles related to Distracted Driving: In this update we feature two articles addressing different aspects of Distracted Driving, and the fallout from a deadly texting related crash in the U.S.: research showing just how many people admit to driving while distracted, and some of the major causes of distraction; news that …
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Nov 28
Stopped at a Red Light? You’re Still Driving
There’s a common feeling among drivers that laws relating to Distracted Driving won’t apply if their vehicle is stationary – stopped at a red-light , for example. The thinking seems to be “the car isn’t moving, therefore I’m not driving, so it’s safe to use my cellphone/work on the laptop etc”. A recent case reported in …
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