According to the National Safety Council, distracted driving crashes kill 9 people and injure 100 every day in the U.S. These crashes usually involve the use of phones and dangerous in-vehicle technology like dashboard touchscreens and voice command features. New...
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AAA warns against drowsy driving following daylight saving time
Experts say that New Jersey residents should sleep at least seven hours every night. Many do not achieve this, and the matter becomes worse with daylight saving time. That's why the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is recommending that everyone adjust their sleep...
Numerous reasons for automobile accidents
It is not uncommon for New Jersey residents to see automobile accidents while driving down the freeway or through city streets. There are a number of reasons why car accidents happen; many factors come into play that law enforcement, insurance agents and other...
GHSA reports on lack of progress in speeding reduction
Speeding continues to be a widespread issue in New Jersey and across America. What's even worse is that it's considered culturally acceptable among many drivers. The reality, however, is that speeding is involved in nearly a third of all auto-related deaths in the...
Vehicle infotainment systems and smartphones distract drivers
Newer vehicles in New Jersey often contain infotainment systems that enable telephone calls, text messages, navigation and media consumption. These systems also tie into people's smartphones when they want to manage their media through their mobile devices. According...
What drivers need to know about post-crash situations
New Jersey drivers who find themselves in a car accident can take certain steps to help prepare and protect themselves. After stopping at the scene of the accident and taking care of any urgent medical needs, it's important to gather some specific information. This...
Reducing liver damage from car accidents
New Jersey drivers and passengers could face severe damage to critical internal organs from a car accident on the roads. Injuries to the liver, spleen and other internal organs can result from the blunt abdominal trauma that often accompanies car crashes. Every year,...
Daydreaming causes more accidents than cellphones
Statistics in New Jersey and other parts of the country show that drivers who daydream are more likely to cause vehicle accidents than drivers who use their cellphones. The number one reason for serious car crashes in the United States is because drivers do not pay...
About distracted driving
People in New Jersey who engage in any behavior that distracts their attention when behind the wheel are referred to as distracted drivers. Such behaviors can include eating, drinking, texting or speaking on a cell phone, adjusting the radio or navigation system or...
Thanksgiving season can be deadly for drivers
Drivers in New Jersey should be extra careful on the roadways during Thanksgiving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There's a good reason why -- Thanksgiving may be the deadliest holiday for travelers in the U.S. Based on the NHTSA's...
