Jan 24
A sad but timely reminder of the risks posed by the increasing use of connected technology by young drivers. The Deseret News in Utah writes about the death of Taylor Sauer. The 18-year-old gave a classmate a ride back to Utah State University in Logan, before beginning the return trip to her home in Caldwell, …
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Dec 20
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
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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Nov 28
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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Oct 26
An update on recent articles related to Distracted Driving and associated research. In this update we feature three articles addressing different aspects of Distracted Driving: a study showing that, contrary to general perceptions, older and professional drivers can often be the worst DD offenders; an Injury Board article taking aim at car manufacturers who continue …
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