Distracted Driving
Dangers of Texting and Driving
Operating a motor vehicle is a dangerous endeavor that requires a driver’s full and undivided attention. A safe driver keeps his or her eyes on the road, hands on the steering wheel and mind on the driving task at all...
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Most Common Types of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is an extremely dangerous driver mistake that claims thousands of lives annually. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 3,522 deaths connected to distracted driving in 2021. All drivers in Pennsylvania have a legal responsibility to drive with...
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How to Protect Yourself From Drunk Drivers on the Road
Drunk driving is a significant problem in Pennsylvania and around the country. Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation states that in 2021, 311 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes. You may be able to protect yourself from drunk...
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Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappe cause of Distracted Driving
If you haven’t heard of the latest Starbucks drink, the Unicorn Frappe, you might be living under a rock. All kidding aside, this pink and blue swirled, sweet and sour drink has been the talk of the nation on social...
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Why are distracted driving victims suing Apple?
When Americans take driving education courses, they learn that individual decision-making while behind the wheel can dramatically impact one’s own life and the lives of those near one’s vehicle. While drivers are encouraged to make safe decisions, many voluntarily embrace...
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HB853: Daniel’s Law hits PA House floor on Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Daniel's Law, written by PA House Representative Jaret Gibbons, is up for a vote on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. If passed, House Bill 853 will amend Title 75 (Vehicles) and Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), and enforce enhanced penalties for...
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Local family fighting for stricter laws against texting while driving
On May 7, 2013, disaster struck the Gallatin family from New Castle, Pennsylvania. On this day, Daniel Gallatin was tragically killed while riding his motorcycle by a woman that was texting while driving her SUV. The driver that killed Mr....
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Ohioans want distracted driving rules better enforced
It's been one year since Ohio passed laws against distracted driving and texting-while-driving. Unfortunately, however, authorities are not impressed with the results of their new laws.The Ohio Department of Transportation says that in the last twelve months only sixty people...
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Distracted Driving not being enforced enough, researchers say
As we've reported in the past, a recent Virginia Tech study found that texting-while-driving can increase a person's chance of an accident by at least twenty-three times. Researchers say that composing a text message of just a few lines is...
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Drowsy driver on I-80 causes accident
An accident involving two trucks and a sleeping driver took place today on Interstate 80 east bound. The crash is said to have happened because one of drivers fell asleep and plowed into the back of the other trailer, sending...
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Texting-while-driving killer waives preliminary hearing
The Volant, PA woman who killed a man while he was riding his motorcycle in May has just waived her right to a preliminary hearing. Scheduled to take place 4 September 2013, she and her lawyer have decided to wait...
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School students at high risk of injury at bus-stops
As if the list of reasons to be truant or skip on any given school day morning is not long enough, records indicate that bus-stop and school bus related crashes and injuries amount to an average of 20 deaths each...
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