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The overall increase in car accidents in the United States has placed a spotlight on the issue of distracted driving. Too often there is a focus on teens or smartphones but there are many other distractions drivers have to deal with — like a parent tending to their child. Parents...
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently declared April “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”. Unfortunately, distracted driving is a major public safety concern in our state causing more than 25,000 injuries and 152 deaths in 2017. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates over 800,000 vehicles are being operated by someone who...
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The National Safety Council (NSC) recently chastised General Motors over its new vehicle infotainment app. These apps are high-tech dashboard features on cars that display GPS, allow you to select music, or assist with parking. Some features are touchscreen while others are voice-activated. GM’s Marketplace app allows you to use...
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Last week’s blog discussed a new anti-distracted driving app released with Apple’s iOS 11 update. The Do Not Disturb While Driving feature can automatically lock iPhones while people are driving and send automated replies to text messages. Apps for Android phones can perform similar functions. You can choose from several...
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Apple recently rolled out its long-awaited iOS 11 operating system for iPhones and iPads. Unlike prior versions of its software, Apple has finally included a feature that may help prevent distracted driving. Do Not Disturb While Driving mode can detect when you are driving and lock your iPhone. Your iPhone’s...
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The Dangers of Driving Distracted Distracted driving car accidents are among the most serious types of collisions since drivers seldom have a chance to brake. Worse, these types of accidents have become more common. While phones are a leading cause of such accidents, passengers can also be deadly distractions. In...
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The Governors Highway Safety Association recently released data revealing there was a spike in pedestrian deaths in 2016. There are varying reasons for this rise in pedestrian fatalities. One likely culprit is the combination of an improved economy and lower gas prices resulting in an increased number of vehicles on...
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A routine part of law enforcement duties includes monitoring the speed of vehicles and ticketing those who are traveling above the posted speed limit. However, a new road safety study suggests that drivers checking their speed too often can create a dangerous distraction. The study, done by researchers at the...
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According to a WRAL-TV report, distracted driving could be to blame for a deadly I-95 truck accident that happened in Smithfield. The wreck, which early reports said occurred around 1:45 pm, happened about 1:30 pm on Wednesday, October 19. It was part of a series of crashes along a stretch...
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