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TESLARATI
1 week ago
Cars

Partial automated systems increase likelihood of distracted driving: study

Partial automated driving systems can lead to increased distracted driving as users become complacent and over-rely on technology. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Cars

Driver assists become de facto autopilots as drivers multitask, study finds

Partially automated driving systems reduce driver attention and increase multitasking, leading to less safe road conditions. [ more ]
Padailypost
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Driver surrenders in fatal bike crash in Los Altos Hills

A 64-year-old man, Mesfin Mekonnen, was arrested for allegedly killing a bicyclist due to distracted driving. [ more ]
App Developer Magazine
1 month ago
Tech industry

Top 10 apps used the most while driving | App Developer Magazine

Distracted driving remains a significant concern, with many Americans engaging with mobile apps while behind the wheel. [ more ]
The US Sun
2 months ago
Cars

Moment driver zooms backward down busy highway as onlookers are 'speechless'

Drivers filmed a sedan driving in reverse on busy New York City highways, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. [ more ]
Streetsblog
6 months ago
Digital life

The Inconvenient Truth Behind the Pandemic Rise in Distracted Driving - Streetsblog USA

Cell phone use while driving increased during the pandemic
Distracted driving events rose by around 20% from early 2020 to 2022
About 34% of crashes involved a driver using a cell phone before impact. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 week ago
Cars

Partial automated systems increase likelihood of distracted driving: study

Partial automated driving systems can lead to increased distracted driving as users become complacent and over-rely on technology. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Cars

Driver assists become de facto autopilots as drivers multitask, study finds

Partially automated driving systems reduce driver attention and increase multitasking, leading to less safe road conditions. [ more ]
Padailypost
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Driver surrenders in fatal bike crash in Los Altos Hills

A 64-year-old man, Mesfin Mekonnen, was arrested for allegedly killing a bicyclist due to distracted driving. [ more ]
App Developer Magazine
1 month ago
Tech industry

Top 10 apps used the most while driving | App Developer Magazine

Distracted driving remains a significant concern, with many Americans engaging with mobile apps while behind the wheel. [ more ]
The US Sun
2 months ago
Cars

Moment driver zooms backward down busy highway as onlookers are 'speechless'

Drivers filmed a sedan driving in reverse on busy New York City highways, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. [ more ]
Streetsblog
6 months ago
Digital life

The Inconvenient Truth Behind the Pandemic Rise in Distracted Driving - Streetsblog USA

Cell phone use while driving increased during the pandemic
Distracted driving events rose by around 20% from early 2020 to 2022
About 34% of crashes involved a driver using a cell phone before impact. [ more ]
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BikeMag
6 months ago
Bicycling

Strength Coach Cyclist Is Back On The Bike One Month After Hit-and-Run

Derek Teel back on the bike 27 days after severe injuries.
Educating drivers is crucial to prevent accidents involving cyclists. [ more ]
www.vice.com
10 months ago
Digital life

More People Are Watching Videos on Their Phones While Driving. Often, It's Perfectly Legal.

Distracted driving is becoming more prevalent, with drivers watching videos and FaceTiming while driving.
Kentucky has weak distracted driving laws that do not explicitly ban watching videos while driving.
Many states have laws that were written before streaming video on phones was common, making them vague on whether watching videos while driving is illegal. [ more ]
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