An update on recent articles related to Distracted Driving: In this update we feature two interesting pieces: a New York Times article raising the question of insurance and distracted driving related accidents; a study claiming to show just how much more dangerous mp3/entertainment devices are than cellphones when it comes to distraction What if Insurers …
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Nov 01
Research Reveals Cost of in-car Laptop Use by Police
Typically, Distracted Driving campaigns are aimed at young drivers and/or the problems of texting and cellphone use. At Blank-IT, our focus is on the dangers of laptop & computer use by drivers, usage that presents ALL of the factors that contribute most to driver distraction (visual, cognitive and physical). University researchers in Minnesota have conducted a …
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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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Aug 30
LaHood Signals Tougher Distraction Regulations
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the NHTSA have ensured that the Distracted Driving problem has remained at the forefront of their road safety message. Their aggressive approach and the setting up of numerous public campaigns and Distracted Driving Summits have kept the Distracted Driving problem prominent in the public’s awareness. Much of the intial focus of …
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