We’ve all been there. We are driving along, minding our own business, when we spot someone texting on their phone, whizzing past us at a high rate of speed or swerving from side to side. Most of us recognize these behaviors as unsafe and threats to our safety. Risky driving behaviors – “Do as I …
Ditch the Bad Behavior and Stay Safe on Your Summer Road Trip
After months of staying at home, many are hitting the road again. Whether you’re just driving around town or planning a summer road trip, safe driving practices can help keep you and your family safe. A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds drivers who have been in at least one crash …
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Are You Driving Intexticated?
Have you ever driven while talking on the phone, texting or using your smart phone in any way while driving? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Smart phones have become so ingrained in our culture, that it’s hard for many drivers to put them down, even when operating a vehicle. While most drivers know …
Red-light Running Deaths Hit 10-Year High
More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by drivers running red lights, according to a new data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were killed in red-light running crashes in 2017 – a 10-year high and a 28% increase …
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Hidden Distractions Behind the Wheel
Your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel, but are you still distracted? Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after drivers use voice-based technology to dial, change music or send a text message. At …
That Call or Text Can Wait
AAA urges drivers to put down their phone and avoid distractions on the road. Your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel, but are you still distracted? During April, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA is reminding drivers to keep their hands on the wheel, eyes on the road and …
Distracted Driving
For the rest of my life, I will remember a woman I do not know, a calendar date that used to be insignificant and medical terminology I never thought would be relevant to me. The distracted driver who crashed into me going full speed while I sat at a red light on Nov. 3, 2015, …