At least 115 million vehicles are on the road every day for work, shopping, and schooling. Not many days go by where drivers don’t see an accident on the road. The process of receiving a license is as lengthy as it is because those in charge know how deadly vehicles can be. The 3 greatest…
NATIONAL—Distractions include cell phone use — texting and talking– grooming, eating, and talking to passengers. People who text while driving are 23 times more likely to die in a crash. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 were injured due to distracted driving. NHSTA Stats The NHTSA compiled a list of stats that demonstrates…
STATEWIDE – Florida lawmakers finally passed a bill banning texting and driving in this state. While this bill is a step in the right direction, there’s much room for improvement and strengthening the law. The law passed by the legislature bans texting and driving on Florida roadways, subject to a number of exceptions. Texting while driving is considered…
STATEWIDE – The National Highway Traffic Highway Administration estimates that any given moment during daylight hours in the United States, about 660,000 drivers use cell phone or other electronic devices while driving. Perhaps the most dangerous use of electronic devices while driving is texting while driving. Texting while driving involves all 3 major types of distraction…
