10.3.12
On June 18, 21-year-old Carly Goeller caused a two-car crash because she was texting. Although this accident fortunately resulted in no deaths, an unidentified woman was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport for treatment. Police charged Goeller with both distracted driving and failure to drive in the proper lane, according to an article by the Fairfield Citizen.
Learn More » 9.27.12
With a large number of statistics reporting on the impact of texting while driving, it’s clear that there are massive risks involved. Although many people are becoming aware of the dangers, they might not realize that they’re putting themselves at risk. A new study by the University of Michigan revealed that drivers might not be aware of their actions in the car.
Learn More » 9.20.12
Distracted driving is a growing problem in jurisdictions around the globe, with the incidences of accidents cause by drivers using their cellular devices skyrocketing. Apple's announcement of the much-anticipated iPhone 5 last week saw a massive response from consumers, with several million of these devices being ordered within a few days' time. Some experts are concerned that the new device could encourage distracted driving more so than ever before, thanks to the turn-by-turn directions offered to driving using Apple's proprietary Maps app.
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