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Speaking Up Encourages Drivers to Stop Texting While on the Road
Passengers can dramatically reduce texting while driving by asking the driver to stop, according to a new survey commissioned by Erie Insurance. Nearly half of drivers who were asked or told to stop ...
Crackdowns on Distracted Driving Are Spreading
Like many diligent public servants, Georgia state Representative Ed Setzler enjoys crowing about a nice, tidy highway project. In a Sept. 8 Facebook video, the Republican appeared to be doing just ...
One Factor Behind U.S. Traffic Fatality Surge: Parents Who Text With Kids in Car
There has been a historic surge in U.S. traffic fatalities over the last four years as more drivers use their phones to respond to texts or scroll through Instagram feeds. Even parents can't keep ...
Progressive’s Flo Is Ready to Win Over ‘Rate Shock’ Drivers
Progressive Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. auto insurer, boosted spending on marketing this year to win customers after scaling back in the second half of 2016 when increased costs from car accidents ...
More Folks are Tweeting, Texting and Taking Pictures While Driving: AT&T Survey
We've all seen individuals texting while driving. But the different types of risks people take with their smartphones while on the road are more widespread than some people realize. A new AT&T ...
Allstate Tries to Educate Drivers With Reality Rides Simulator
In an effort to combat distracted driving, Allstate is launching a national tour this month with its Reality Rides simulator. In its third year, the campaign builds awareness about the dangers of ...
Primary-Enforced Texting Laws Save Drivers’ Lives: University Research
New research appears to confirm that laws against texting while driving do reduce traffic fatalities if they are primary enforcement laws. Primary texting bans are associated with a 3 percent ...