August 29, 2019
Biggest Distractions For Teen Drivers
Numerous distracted driving studies have focused on distracted adult drivers. But, do teens also drive distracted? Studies show that teens do and are affected by distractions differently. Moreover, a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reported that teen distracted driving is a much bigger problem than we thought it was. The…
May 7, 2019
Auto Accidents and Distracted Driving
Disturbing Facts about Distracted Driving and Car Crashes Distracted driving is an unfortunate fact of everyday life. Drivers on the road talk on mobile phones, send text messages, eat, apply makeup, shave, and do all sorts of things that take their full attention off of the road. We’d like to share some facts that should…
July 19, 2018
New Survey Finds Safe Driving Habits Differ With Each Generation
Erie Insurance Company recently published the results of a survey that highlighted some of the differences in driving habits based on age of the driver. The survey included a total of 2,000 U.S. residents across four generations, including Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X, and the Baby Boomers. Participants were asked a series of questions about…
June 28, 2018
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin Announces Rhode Island’s New “Hands Free” Law
Rhode Island’s new “Hands Free” law goes into effect on June 1, 2018 and prohibits the use of any hand-held devices while driving. The law is aimed at preventing cell phone use that could lead to distracted driving, such as texting, talking or posting messages online. Drivers will be able to access and use hands…
December 8, 2017
Young Men More Prone to Get Distracted While Driving
A new study has found that young men are more likely to be distracted while driving than young women. An NPR news report states, that while almost anyone can get distracted behind the wheel, some are more prone to do so than others. This study, published by a researcher at Norway’s Institute of Transport Economics,…
October 28, 2017
National Teen Driver Safety Week Focuses On Distracted Driving
National Teen Driver Safety Week begins Oct. 15th and the message for parents is pretty straightforward: It’s crucial to talk to your teenager about safe driving. In fact, talking to your teen about safe driving habits can make the difference between life and death. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that car…
August 17, 2017
New E-DUI Law Takes Effect in Washington State
Washington’s new distracted driving law went into effect on July 23, which means drivers will now get a ticket for being on the phone or holding any electronic device while behind the wheel. According to a Fox news report, state troopers say they will hand out warnings for six months. However, if a trooper decides…
January 17, 2017
Citations for Distracted Driving Have Doubled in Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Troopers report writing over twice as many citations for distracted driving over the past year. In total, 513 citations have been handed out to drivers looking at their phones while driving in comparison with a total of 231 written last year. This increase is thought to be due to the state’s effort…
October 19, 2016
RI Traffic Tribunal Rules Phone GPS While Driving Is Illegal
Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal | Photo Source: eaglecornice.com The Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal has ruled that using a cell phone’s GPS function while driving is illegal. According to a WPRI news report, the ruling from the Tribunal’s Appeals Panel was published in late August and upholds a fine for a man who was found to…
June 29, 2016
Month of June Commences Deadliest Driving Months for Teens
Memorial Day marked the beginning of what is known as the “100 Deadliest Days” on the nation’s roadways for teen drivers. Each day during the summer driving season, an average of 10 people die as a result of injuries from a crash involving a teen driver, studies show. But, with the recent advancement in technology,…