Driving Safety tag news

A plea to auto journalists to stop driving distracted

I’m now in my fourth year campaigning against distracted driving. In that time, this blog has grown tremendously in its exposure in both the automotive and safety communities.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 07:43

A teen's perspective | BMW Teen Driving School

Hi. I’m Peter–a 17-year-old teenager who has a year or two of driving experience under my belt. I consider myself to be a pretty good driver; thankfully, I have never had a life-threatening accident–a moment where my life flashes before me.
Melanie
Sat, 06/27/2015 - 01:44

April marks second annual distracted driving awareness month

Image source: laist.com
Melanie
Mon, 02/27/2012 - 20:02

Are state laws to curb bad driving habits working?

Are you still driving and talking on your cellphone while it’s in your hand? You may want to look into your state distracted driving laws. In 14 states, you could be pulled over and ticketed for this action.
Melanie
Sat, 02/20/2016 - 10:58

AskPatty.com's blog editor talks Chevy's coolest job

Kaeli Gardner from AskPatty.com – the trustworthy site for women-friendly automotive advice – took some time to share with Best Cars Guide what is currently on her radar screen.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 08:34

AT&T’s 'It Can Wait' campaign: starting a movement

For years, AT&T has been advocating against texting while driving with one simple message: no text is worth a life. Last month, AT&T released a new survey that found that 49% of commuters admitted to texting while driving, compared to 43 % of teens.   Some 98% said they tex
Melanie
Sat, 04/27/2013 - 07:24

Australian motorists also battle distracted driving

A friend passed along an article from Australian publication The Age, where transport reporter Adam Carey highlights a recent study on distracted driving and the impacts this behavior has on drivers in Victoria.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 01:44

Can moms truly drive distraction-free?

News has been swirling all week about young mother Shawndeeia Bowen, who was arrested along the Los Angeles corridor for texting while driving with her baby in her lap and two other children unsecured in the back seat.
Melanie
Fri, 04/13/2012 - 15:06

Carmaker, legislator talk auto policy on Capitol Hill

The first policy media day of the Washington Auto Show kicked off bright and early today with a carmaker and a legislator who explored the state of the automotive industry from their unique perspectives.
Melanie
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 19:05

Cellcontrol infographic on distracted driving

Distracted Driving Awareness Month might be behind us, but we are still very aware of this imp
Melanie
Sun, 06/23/2013 - 05:59