Sentences with phrase «as distracted drivers»

Unfortunately, pedestrians and cyclists are the most likely to be injured as distracted drivers don't see them until it is too late.

For example, in cases involving car accidents, we will do everything we can to determine the cause of the car accident (such as distracted drivers), so that we can properly work to determine negligence.

Accidents and injuries are especially devastating when they result from another party's reckless or careless behavior, such as a distracted driver or an inattentive business owner who failed to fix a dangerous condition.

It is considered as a dangerous practice by several authorities and dignitaries and has been restricted through law as a reason of various motor vehicle accidents as it distracts drivers on wheel.

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Sure, it was probably a bit distracting with a GoPro in his face but drivers might as well get used to it if this halo concept becomes a thing.

We've all been there, and as a driver and parent you feel helpless and distracted, unless you can pull over and check on your little one.

In a preliminary report, police indicated the driver, a 32 - year - old Arlington Heights woman driving a 2005 gray Mercedes sedan, was not texting or distracted as she exited the parking lot and struck the mother and daughter before noon March 15.

Targeted Efforts by Law Enforcement Leads to 35 % Increase in Tickets Tickets issued to motorists for texting while driving increased 35 percent statewide from 2013 to 2014, as police continue to crack down on distracted drivers.

New York's major roadways will soon have «texting zones» where drivers can pull over to answer texts or emails on their smartphones, as part of an effort by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to combat distracted driving.

Drivers can expect increased road patrols and sobriety checkpoints along roadways throughout the state, as well as a stepped - up effort to ticket distracted drivers using handheld electronic dDrivers can expect increased road patrols and sobriety checkpoints along roadways throughout the state, as well as a stepped - up effort to ticket distracted drivers using handheld electronic ddrivers using handheld electronic devices.

«Tailored interventions to reduce driver distraction could focus on at - risk groups, such as young males with bad attitudes to distracted driving and a low belief that they can control their distraction,» he concludes.

It is widely accepted by experts such as Koopman that autonomous cars will eventually be safer drivers than the average person, because the vehicles don't get distracted, among other things.

Lesson plans on topics such as Internet safety, alcohol, community policing, crime prevention, distracted driving and driver's education.

As a driver who regularly utilizes the latest technology in modern cars, what has helped me enormously is configuring the car's infotainment setup before putting the car in motion as adjusting settings on a car's touchscreen while driving can be as distracting as using a smartphonAs a driver who regularly utilizes the latest technology in modern cars, what has helped me enormously is configuring the car's infotainment setup before putting the car in motion as adjusting settings on a car's touchscreen while driving can be as distracting as using a smartphonas adjusting settings on a car's touchscreen while driving can be as distracting as using a smartphonas distracting as using a smartphonas using a smartphone.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — The University of Michigan's $ 10 million, 32 - acre «outdoor lab,» Mcity, is designed as a place where automakers and suppliers test semi-automated, autonomous, and connected - car systems, with railroad crossings, roundabouts, paved and unpaved roads, potentially potholes, snow and ice in the winter and, presumably, no distracted drivers to rear - end the autonomous cars.

Electronic warning system functions such as forward - collision or lane departure alerts would not be subject to the proposed guidelines, since they are intended to warn a driver of a potential crash and are not considered distracting devices.

Joel & Dianne Feldman — Springfield, Pennsylvania WATCH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPrZCCjrFLs On July 17, 2009, 21 - year - old Casey Feldman was struck and killed by a distracted driver as she crossed the street in Ocean City, New Jersey.

But the Cobalt distracts its driver from those sounds with a slick five - speed shifter, an electric power - steering system that gets heavier as speed increases and an engine that doesn't hesitate when asked for more power until it redlines at 6,500 rpm.

The fact that it's so far out of reach means that drivers will have to learn where those additional buttons surrounding the iDrive controller are and what they do, because at night or even in the daytime it's just too distracting to tilt your head and peer down there, as is searching for a cell phone that you've dropped under your seat.

The money spent on driver aids is a good investment, especially as people are getting more distracted, and real world driving, talking to you highway 405, becomes ever the bigger bummer.

As might be expected, the audio system sounds great, but the radio's tiny buttons are hard to use, and Nissan has compensated by locating remote controls next to the steering column so the driver can change stations without being distracted from the road.

With less to be distracted by, drivers can focus more on driving as a sporting activity and the beautiful handling performance the Giulia offers.

As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the NHTSA is urging law enforcement officers nationwide to look out for drivers who are texting or using their phone behind the wheel.

Should the driver fail to take action to avoid a collision (such as when distracted by an incoming text message), at low speeds the car can slow and even bring itself to a complete stop.

That is neither ergonomic nor safe, as the driver's attention gets distracted for too long.

Test drivers were able to safely interact with the new technology as engineers gathered data and helped refine SmartGauge, aiding drivers in making informed decisions without being distracting or overwhelming.

As such, the Stinger has a number of advanced features, including an all new (and first for any Kia) Driver Attention Alert system that can determine whether the driver is tired or distracted and deliver audio and visual alerts to encourage a restDriver Attention Alert system that can determine whether the driver is tired or distracted and deliver audio and visual alerts to encourage a restdriver is tired or distracted and deliver audio and visual alerts to encourage a rest stop.

* As an industry leader in safety, Subaru has developed DriverFocus, a state - of - the - art system to help address distracted driving for both new and experienced drivers.

Travel with your dog without risk of the driver being dangerously distracted or the dog getting loose and hopelessly lost, and with the assurance that he can easily adapt to any strange surroundings as long as he has his familiar «security blanket» along.

Though never my favorite — I felt that it distracted from the racing — even Balloon Battle has grown on me over the years, especially with the computer - controlled drivers removed so as to maximize the mayhem amongst friends.

We also represent people injured by drunk or distracted drivers, as well as people injured by uninsured or underinsured drivers.

The investigation is ongoing, and if, during the investigation, it is found that the driver was distracted or impaired, he could face charges such as vehicular manslaughter or negligence.

The statistics above reveal that drivers more distracted by mobile phones were 188 percent more likely speed, which was defined as at least 10 miles per hour over the speed limit.

A: Some common causes of truck accidents include inadequate / improper training as to driving technique, safety issues and defensive driving; driver fatigue; a truck's characteristics and capabilities (such as limits associated with acceleration, braking and visibility); distracted driving; failure to account for weather or road conditions; drug or alcohol use by the driver; speeding; mechanical failure; defective parts; and improper loading or overloading the truck.

If you were injured in a car accident caused by a distracted, speeding, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent driver, you should speak to a qualified personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Parents should also understand that distracted driving by their teenaged children could lead not only to harm to those young drivers, but to others as well.

In New Mexico, distracted driving is a serious epidemic that extends to commercial drivers as well as the general driving community.

Like drivers of passenger vehicles, truck drivers can be distracted by such things as cell phones or excessive fatigue.

Common types of personal injury cases include car accidents, drunk driving accidents, and distracted driver cases such as those caused by texting while driving.

Unfortunately, in today's fast - paced society, traffic accidents are increasing exponentially as drivers become more distracted by the fast pace of life, fatigue, and technology gadgets like cell phones, PDAs, tablets, and navigational devices.

There is almost nothing quite as exhilarating as taking a ride on a motorcycle on a beautiful day, however, one must always be aware of the number of hazards and dangers lurking on the highways, such as unsafe road conditions like potholes or loose gravel, or distracted drivers or, more often than not, simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

As this study shows, even older and more experienced drivers can become distracted by texting or dialing on a cell phone, increasing the risk for serious or fatal auto accidents.

A distracted, careless or negligent driver can be the cause of an accident, as can mechanical failure.

Some studies on distracted driving have concluded that it is as dangerous, if not more so, than drunk driving, due to the fact that the driver's eyes and attention are not on the road.

Distracted driving is known as any activity that could divert a driver's attention away from the road.

As such, it is no surprise that 1 in 3 drivers report that they feel less safe while behind the wheel than they did five years ago — the reason being the much greater prevalence of distracted drivers out on the road.

Our Minnesota law firm has in - house investigators that finds and interviews witnesses, works with accident scene reconstructionists, and searches for other evidence of a distracted driver, such as texting records.

Where a driver violates the distracted driving law and endangers the lives of others as a result, that driver may also be charged with careless driving under Section 130 of the

Every driver makes a conscious decision when they use a device like a cell phone or an infotainment system and if the use of it distracts them, then this could be construed as negligence.

Distracted driving car accidents in Portland and elsewhere are becoming a top concern for officials as more drivers than ever are taking their eyes off the road.