Lead vehicle start alert is a similarly novel addition to the suite that sounds a warning if the vehicle ahead moves away, as from a stop light, and you fail to do so in a timely manner, as when you're
distracted by your cell phone.
ACTIVE SAFETY FEATURES With so many people easily
distracted by cell phones and other devices, it's nice to know the 2017 Chevy Spark can warn when the car is drifting from its lane or about to experience a front - end collision.
Truck drivers who lose control of their vehicles or who violate traffic laws may be
distracted by a cell phone or are fatigued from driving too many hours, often in violation of strict laws regarding service hours and time between shifts.
Texting Behind the Wheel: A Guide to Texas Laws on Cell Phone Use While Driving Nearly 1.6 million accidents occur each year because drivers are
distracted by their cell phones on the road, and that number is only growing.»
They driver might have been
distracted by a cell phone or ignoring the speed limit, leading to the accident.
Riverside police are stating that drugs or alcohol did not play a role in the crash, but that she was not paying attention and
distracted by cell phone use at the time.
who jump out into traffic, jaywalk, or become
distracted by their cell phones can be dangerous to nearby traffic.
Auto accidents, and resultant injury, in Ottawa and other parts of Ontario are often caused when drivers become
distracted by cell phones and other digital devices.
It is estimated that 23 percent of car accidents are caused by drivers
distracted by cell phones.
You might have been hit by a drunk driver who ran a red light, rear - ended by a driver
distracted by their cell phone, or simply hit by a motorist who says they didn't «see» your motorcycle.
The driver is
distracted by their cell phone and taking pictures of their face, tongue, and speedometer seconds before they wrecked.
If you or a loved one has been injured on account of the negligence and complete disregard for the safety of others because they were driving while
distracted by a cell phone, call Goldfinger Injury Lawyers today.
And drivers are
distracted by cell phones.
North Bethesda drivers should avoid car wrecks by obeying posted traffic signs and not allowing yourself to become
distracted by cell phones or other passengers in the car.
Drivers
distracted by their cell phones caused 24,000 injuries and 1,000 deaths in 2009.
Drivers who are
distracted by cell phone calls and text messaging are a proven safety hazard.
Teenaged girls are two times as likely to get
distracted by a cell phone as teen boys.
They could be drunk, under the influence of drugs, confused about signage,
distracted by a cell phone, following an out of date map on a GPS device, driving for kicks or even attempting suicide.
Moreover, studies have shown that drivers
distracted by cell phones can take up to 18 % longer to respond to emergency brake situations.
A 2014 Pew Research Center poll indicated that one in four cell phone owners in a relationship or marriage found their partner too
distracted by their cell phone.
Not exact matches
It's easy to get
distracted by their billion dollar ad campaigns or a list of features that you probably won't ever use, so when you are upgrading, make sure your new
cell helps you stay connected at least as well as your old
phone did.
Night falls, and,
distracted by her beau lighting up her
cell phone, she flies off the road.
In addition, the community is focused on a safe, healthy use of
cell phones, rather than being
distracted by them.
Drivers are often easily
distracted by music,
cell phones, and other electronic devices, and many develop bad driving habits.
I suspect the automatic emergency braking systems will likely make poor drivers who are already
distracted by everything from the dashboard screens to
cell phones into even worse drivers who will be even more
distracted since they now won't have to even worry about braking to avoid the car in front of them!
Because the time of the exact time of the accident was unclear (the driver went to assist our client and was with him for several minutes before calling 911) and because our client had no recollection of the accident, the
cell phone records were helpful to the case, but did not provide clear evidence that the driver was
distracted by talking on his
cell phone.
Bus accidents may be caused
by a number of factors, including
distracted driving,
cell phone use, operator error, speed, driver fatigue, intoxication and maintenance violations.
Like drivers of passenger vehicles, truck drivers can be
distracted by such things as
cell phones or excessive fatigue.
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.
If you have been in an accident that you think was caused
by someone's
distracted driving because of their
cell phone use, you may be entitled to compensation.
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.
While
cell phone usage is the most prevalent cause of
distracted driving, it is
by no means the only one.
For example, the most recent TxDOT statistics reveal that fully one - quarter of all traffic collisions statewide were caused
by drivers who were texting on their
cell phones or who were otherwise
distracted.
If, for instance, you slip and fall because of an un-shoveled walkway or wet floor where someone else is at fault, insurance companies and their lawyers can allege that you contributed to your own downfall
by being on the
cell phone, thereby being
distracted and not ensuring your own safety.
Federal studies continue to show as many as half of all car accidents are caused
by some form of
distracted driving, including
cell phones, stereos, eating and other dangerous driver behavior.
A 2015 study
by AAA found that
distracted driving was a factor in 58 percent of crashes involving teen drivers with
cell phone use being the second biggest distraction.
Accidents are frequently caused
by many types of
distracted driving behaviors, including
cell phone use, text messaging, eating, distractions caused
by other passengers or pets in the vehicle and distractions caused
by activity outside the vehicle, such as a previous accident.
Distracted drivers are now a major contributor to pedestrian accidents caused
by the use of
cell phones and other mobile devices while talking or texting behind the wheel.
•
Distracted driving
by texting, talking to passengers, watching videos, using GPS, adjusting the radio or speaking on a
cell phone • Speeding or driving recklessly • Failing to use turn signals • Disobeying posted traffic signals and signs • Failing to provide the right of way to a pedestrian at intersections and in crosswalks • Disregarding traffic and weather conditions affecting driving abilities • Driving while intoxicated (drunk driving or high driving) or under the influence of drugs
In 2014 (the most recent year for which complete statistics are available), the highest number of Iowa
distracted driving accidents caused
by cell phones or other drivers was recorded.
Drivers under 20: 15 percent of
distracted - driving fatalities 20 to 29: 12 percent of
distracted - driving fatalities 30 to 39: 10 percent of
distracted - driving fatalities 40 to 49: 10 percent of
distracted - driving fatalities 50 to 59: 9 percent of
distracted - driving fatalities 60 to 69: 10 percent of
distracted - driving fatalities 70 and over: 11 percent of
distracted - driving fatalities While researchers note an across - the - board increase in hand - held devices used
by drivers — including
cell phones, iPods and GPS devices, the blame is most squarely placed on such devices when it comes to the young drivers who are most apt to use them.
A major push in the fight against
distracted driving has been to ban the use of
cell phones and text messaging
by drivers.
If the other driver was
distracted, whether it be
by a
cell phone, another passenger in the vehicle, or the radio, your attorney will use this as evidence.
Cell phone usage while driving is
by far the most common form of
distracted driving.
Likewise, drivers operating a motor vehicle are equally
distracted by their own
cell phone usage, which can easily lead to an accident with a bicyclist who goes unseen.
That study, limited just to
cell phone distraction, revealed
distracted driving causes far more crashes than reported
by government data.
Also, many more drivers may be DUI or
distracted by talking or texting on the
cell phone — again, particularly during the major tourist seasons.
Possibly a simple oversight made
by a world of people who are so captivated
by new technologies that they fail to fully consider the consequences, it seems that many consider certain forms of
distracted driving, such as the usage of
cell phones, to be normal and acceptable behavior.