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Tesla Tops Fatal Accident Rates In New Study

Tesla models, particularly the Model Y, are associated with high occupant fatality rates despite top safety ratings.

Cop Leaps Out of the Way Just as Self-Driving Tesla Wipes Out His Cruiser

Self-driving Tesla crashes into police cruiser at the scene of a collision in Fullerton, California.

Tesla In Full Self-Driving' Mode Goes Plowing Into Police Car

Using self-driving mode doesn't absolve drivers from responsibility; they must remain alert. Distracted driving in self-driving mode can lead to serious accidents.

Tesla Tops Fatal Accident Rates In New Study

Tesla models, particularly the Model Y, are associated with high occupant fatality rates despite top safety ratings.

Cop Leaps Out of the Way Just as Self-Driving Tesla Wipes Out His Cruiser

Self-driving Tesla crashes into police cruiser at the scene of a collision in Fullerton, California.

Tesla In Full Self-Driving' Mode Goes Plowing Into Police Car

Using self-driving mode doesn't absolve drivers from responsibility; they must remain alert. Distracted driving in self-driving mode can lead to serious accidents.
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#road-safety

12 Steps to Improve Road Safety in Your Area

Improving road safety requires collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments, focusing on practical steps to reduce accidents.

The impact of distracted driving on car accident statistics - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Distracted driving poses a severe risk to road safety, contributing to high accident rates and fatalities.

Distracted driving tool shows just how far you can travel while texting

Distracted driving, such as texting while driving, drastically increases risk and should be avoided for safety.

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.

12 Steps to Improve Road Safety in Your Area

Improving road safety requires collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments, focusing on practical steps to reduce accidents.

The impact of distracted driving on car accident statistics - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Distracted driving poses a severe risk to road safety, contributing to high accident rates and fatalities.

Distracted driving tool shows just how far you can travel while texting

Distracted driving, such as texting while driving, drastically increases risk and should be avoided for safety.

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.
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Self-driving cars aren't here yet, but states are getting the rules ready

Kentucky passes a law to regulate self-driving vehicles, requiring safety plans and higher insurance due to distracted driving concerns. Advocates push for proactive measures.
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20-year-old Influencer totals $200,000 McLaren during livestream

Influencer Jack Doherty crashed his McLaren while livestreaming, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

'I'm in a McLaren in the pouring rain': Jack Doherty's McLaren crash, explained

YouTuber Jack Doherty crashed his McLaren during a live stream, highlighting dangers of distracted driving and reckless behavior.
His Kick account was banned due to the incident.

20-year-old Influencer totals $200,000 McLaren during livestream

Influencer Jack Doherty crashed his McLaren while livestreaming, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

'I'm in a McLaren in the pouring rain': Jack Doherty's McLaren crash, explained

YouTuber Jack Doherty crashed his McLaren during a live stream, highlighting dangers of distracted driving and reckless behavior.
His Kick account was banned due to the incident.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creating unsafe driver experiences

Focus on safety by designing car interfaces with huge buttons, limited interactions, large typeface, and short text.
Good UI design in car touchscreens strikes a balance between simplicity for decreased distraction and complexity for ease of use.

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.

You could end up with a 1,000 fine or a ban using your smartwatch whilst driving

Using a smartwatch while driving can result in fines, points on your license, and even a driving ban or jail time.
Smartwatch use falls under the same category as distraction behind the wheel, similar to mobile phone use.

People Are Sharing Their "Old Person Trait" And It Proves That Some Things Actually Were Better "Back In The Day"

Touch screens in cars can be distracting and take attention away from the road.
There is concern about the increasing use of screens in cars despite laws against using phones while driving.

"Time for the 2nd annual #GregKnappStairClimbChallenge to raise awareness to the dangers of distracted driving and to honor former #49ers #NFL #coach #GregKnapp who died 2 years ago while cycling near his #Danville home Members of #Niners coaching and personnel staffs including John Lynch, Adam Peters, and Keena Turner will run the #LevisStadium stairs before Sunday's game vs #seattleseahawks Go run stairs, don't drive distracted, and donate to KnappMemorial.org"

The 2nd annual #GregKnappStairClimbChallenge is taking place on December 8, 2023.
The event aims to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

Fetterman Has History of Driving Infractions, Records and Former Aides Say

Senator John Fetterman was involved in a car accident due to distracted driving, highlighting a pattern of risky behavior.
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