Week of April 10, 2023
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Dangerous & Deadly: Preventing Distracted Driving
Work TruckPeople living in the United States are constantly on the move while simultaneously staying connected to the digital world via smartphones.
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Where DC, Maryland and Virginia Rank for Distracted Driving
WTOPAs more drivers took to the road following the outbreak of COVID-19, the nation chalked up a significant increase in the number of crashes to distracted driving in 2021.
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The 'Critical' Reason Richmond is Targeting 500 Intersections
WTVRIn the first three months of 2023, Richmond has seen nine people walking killed and more than 160 others injured, according to the city's VisionZero dashboard.
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Driver Fatigue - ‘A Dangerous Form of Impairment’- Continues to Take Lives
ForbesOn Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that driver fatigue led to a deadly multivehicle crash in Phoenix in June 2021 that killed four and injured 11 after a tractor-trailer carrying milk rammed into stopped traffic of passenger vehicles.
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Road Rage Statistics [2023]: Is Road Rage On the Rise?
YahooSeeing aggressive driving, sometimes called road rage, has become familiar while on the road, especially if you have a long commute or get stuck in traffic.
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America's Roads are More Dangerous, as Police Pull Over Fewer Drivers
NPRAmerican roads are deadlier than they were before the pandemic and many are looking at changes in police traffic enforcement as a cause.
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Here @ Home has Reminders for Drivers During Distracted Driving Awareness Month
WDBJWe all see it every day. Drivers taking their eyes off the road. In fact, new research from Nationwide shows dangerous driving behavior has not improved since last year. In fact, it has reached alarming highs.
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New Law Extends Protection to All Stationary Vehicles on VA Roadsides
The Roanoke StarThe Virginia Senate and House of Delegates has overwhelmingly passed SB982/HB1932 and Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed into law an important expansion of the state’s Move Over law that will help save lives.
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DRIVE SMART Rep Tells Farm Bureau Leaders that Safe Driving Efforts are Working
The Virginian ReviewTraffic safety campaigns promoted by DRIVE SMART Virginia have had a quantifiable impact on roadway users since the nonprofit’s founding in 1995, resulting in fewer fatalities.
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NHTSA Holds Annual Distracted Driving Prevention Effort
AASHTO JournalThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is holding its annual “U Drive, U Text, U Pay” distracted driving prevention campaign April 3 through 10.
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Driving on Less Than 5 Hours of Sleep is Just as Dangerous as Drunk-Driving, Study Finds
The ConversationWhat if you could be fined or lose your license for driving tired?
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NHTSA Reminds Drivers to Avoid Distractions, Launches Distracted Driving Campaign
NTHSAThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is kicking off its annual U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign, raising awareness of the dangers of driving while distracted.
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Half of U.S. Drivers Say They Often Use Cellphones Behind the Wheel
Health DayTexting and driving can be deadly. Holding your phone in your hand to talk and surfing the internet while behind the wheel is dangerous, too.
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IIHS: Use ‘Multifaceted Approach’ to Combat Distraction
AASHTO JournalA new study compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicated that a “multifaceted approach” that leverages enforcement efforts alongside public outreach efforts could buttress efforts to end distracted driving.
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Distracted Driving: A Wake-Up Call for Teens and Parents
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaOne of the first ways teens practice responsibility and independence is by earning their driver’s license and getting behind the wheel.
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April Brings Awareness to Distracted Driving
WFXRDon’t read this, or anything besides road signs, while driving! April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Higher Point of Impact Makes SUV Crashes More Dangerous for Cyclists
IIHSSUVs cause more severe injuries than cars when they hit bicyclists likely because the vehicles’ tall front ends strike the bicyclists higher on their bodies, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.
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Distracted Driving on the Rise, but Rather Than the Problem, Expert says Technology Could be the Solution
Virginia TechIn the digital age, an increased desire for constant online connection has created safety hazards for drivers on the road.
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Work Zone Campaign Reminds Drivers 'You Play a Role in Work Safety'
Safety + HealthNational Work Zone Awareness Week will kick off with an April 18 event hosted by the Missouri Department of Transportation.