In the State of New Jersey, according to the State Attorney General, distracted driving accounted as a factor in 1.4 million auto accidents between the years 2004-2013. Distracted Driving is a term used to describe an array of activities that can distract the driver of a motor vehicle, ultimately causing crashes, accidents and even deaths…. Read More
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Truck Accidents In New Jersey – What Makes Trucks So Dangerous
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 317,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes in 2012. 3,921 people were killed and 104,000 injured in truck accidents. 73% of the fatalities were occupants of other vehicles. Tractor-trailers are especially dangerous because of their weight. A tractor-trailer moving at 60 miles per hour will take… Read More
Say Your Command: Infotainment Overboard and Distracted Driving
“Read my new messages,” “Reply ‘I will arrive in 10 minutes,’” “How do I get home?” Every time you speak a command into your hands-free phone, you’re driving distracted. Integrated in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), systems that deliver entertainment and information content in automobiles have the potential to increase a driver’s distraction depending on the features and… Read More
Cyclist and Pedestrian Accidents Remain Common and Incredibly Deadly
Every seven minutes, another pedestrian is injured in a collision, according to new research published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Moreover, the United States sees at least one fatal pedestrian accident every two hours. In the most-recent annual statistics, there were 4,743 pedestrian deaths, in total, plus an additional 726 cyclist fatalities…. Read More
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Multitasking Myths
April is National Distracted Driving Month, a campaign created by the National Safety Council (NSC) dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of driving while distracted and encouraging people to take steps to end their own reckless behavior. In New Jersey, it is against the law to use a handheld device while driving. The fine… Read More
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Don’t Be Distracted: April is National In New Jersey, it has been illegal to use a handheld cell phone while driving since 2004. And to no one’s surprise, it is illegal to text and drive in New Jersey. But unfortunately, distracted driving in New Jersey continues to be a growing threat to the safety of… Read More
