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
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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Oct 26
Distracted Driving In the News – October 2011
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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Oct 05
Distracted Driving News – October 2011
In this update we feature a couple of interesting recent articles from the web. An Insurance Perspective The Property Casualty 360 website has posted an article title “Hold the Phone – How Cell Use Affects Driver Safety“. This article provides an overview of the problem but also addresses some of the options for enforcement of …
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