Traffic can change in a second. A glance at a phone or a sip of coffee breaks your focus long enough to miss a stoplight or a merging car. Most drivers think they can multitask, but that illusion ends ...

More U.S. drivers are also reported to be watching short-form videos on platforms like TikTok while behind the wheel. Distracted driving is commonly associated with texting behind the wheel. But a ...

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This is *** KNBC KCWE editorial with president and general manager Justin Antonetti. Distracted driving is dangerous. It's the number one cause of car crashes in the United States. It's part of our ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -When most people hear “distracted driving,” they think of texting behind the wheel. But distraction comes in many forms, and during the busy holiday and post-holiday season, those ...

New research identifies age, gender, personality and how often people drive as potential risk factors for becoming distracted while driving. Young men, extroverted or neurotic people, and people who ...

Modern vehicles are packed with features designed to make our lives easier, but every new screen, alert, and connected app also creates another opportunity for distracted driving. Staying focused ...

The latest distracted driving statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that in 2023 alone, distraction-related crashes led to 3,275 deaths. They also resulted in 324,819 ...

More young drivers are reportedly using streaming apps like TikTok, raising concerns about distracted driving. Streaming apps like TikTok are increasing distracted driving and road risks. Younger ...

Distracted drivers kill eight people each day in the U.S. on average. While this is a problem that involves everyone, young people are disproportionately at fault. About 25 percent of the distracted ...