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Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving Federal Grant Program

February 25, 2016
Distracted Driving

The risks and dangers associated with distracted driving has become a growing safety concern among drivers everywhere. Deemed as an epidemic, this issue has certainly been recognized by the federal government. A national summit on the issue held in September… Read more

Commercial Motor Vehicle Terms and Common Truck Accident Statistics

April 1, 2014
Distracted Driving, Truck Accident

In Florida and throughout the U.S., state roads, highways, and interstates are commonly populated by large commercial trucks, also known as semi-trucks or tractor trailers. A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as any large truck or vehicle with a… Read more

Common Causes of Car Crashes

April 1, 2014
Car Accident, Distracted Driving, Drunk Driving

Automobile accidents happen every day. Fortunately, most car accidents are relatively minor and do not cause injury to the occupants. However, other car accidents can be more severe and sometimes result in catastrophic injury or even death. Both fatal and… Read more

Texting and Driving Statistics

March 21, 2014
Car Accident, Distracted Driving

Today, many of the news reports we see involving serious or fatal automobile accidents are caused by driver distraction. More specifically, a growing number of these traffic crashes are caused by texting and driving. While Florida lawmakers work to strengthen… Read more

Female Teen Drivers more Distracted than Males

February 21, 2014
Car Accident, Distracted Driving

More than one in three teens die as a result of a motor vehicle accident, making this the leading cause of death for young people in the US. Traffic safety experts cite inexperience behind the wheel, immaturity and a lack… Read more

Holiday Rush Increases Danger on the Road

December 23, 2013
Bicycle Accident, Car Accident, Distracted Driving, Motorcycle Accident

that people should be wary of more than just being able to weave their way through the crowds to find a gift. Researchers at the UA Center for Advanced Public Safety, who analyzed 10 years of Alabama crash data, found… Read more

Tips to Help Reduce Driver Distraction

November 26, 2013
Car Accident, Distracted Driving

An increasing amount of accidents are caused by drivers who are distracted. It only takes a second for a driver to take his/her eyes away from the road and collide with another vehicle, motorcycle or even a pedestrian. Distracted driving… Read more

52 Injured in California Tour Bus Rollover Crash

August 27, 2013
Automotive Safety, Car Accident, Distracted Driving

A California tour bus carrying casino-bound passengers crashed near Irwindale early on August 22nd on California’s 210 Freeway. The bus overturned following a two-vehicle crash, sending 52 passengers to nearby hospital emergency rooms. Early investigation results, conducted by California Highway… Read more

Tampa Drivers Ranked Among the Worst

August 13, 2013
Automotive Safety, Car Accident, Distracted Driving

A writer for Slate put in words what many people already knew: Tampa drivers aren’t the greatest. Brian Palmer, Slate’s “chief explainer” who has analyzed other serious issues like: “Hurricane Sandy: How to count the fatalities?” recently examined a completely… Read more

Distracted Driving Dangers Continue

August 12, 2013
Distracted Driving

For nearly two decades it has been a widely-held belief that talking on cellphones leads to more accidents. A new study suggests it might not be as dangerous as believed, but don’t let this fool you. It’s important to be… Read more