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Every Doctor Should Asks Patients about Distracted Driving
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Distracted driving is becoming a large problem on the highways.
A major medical journal has weighed in heavily on the dangers of texting and talking on the cell phone while driving. The author urges all physicians to educate their patients that distracted driving is roughly equivalent to driving drunk. All those who think they can drive without incident while distracted, including every teen driver, should watch a graphic British public service announcement about this issue.
PositiveTip: Pull over if you have to fool with your phone or text while driving. This simple step could save your life!
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Texting Makes Accident Risks Soar
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Texting while driving increases your risk of crashing by more than 23 times.
Research from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute reports that texting while driving increases the driver’s risk of being involved in a car crash or an almost-accident by 23.2%. Just dialing a cell phone almost triples the risk of crashing. Pulling to the side of the road for calling or texting makes a lot of sense.
Did You Miss the Clown on a Unicycle?
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
On January 26, 2010 the U.S. Department of Transportation issued regulations prohibiting bus or truck drivers from sending text messages while operating commercial vehicles. Those who choose to ignore these rules may be subject to a whopping fine of up to $2750.00. An increasing number of states are banning texting while driving as well. Remember the Texas bus driver who plowed into stopped traffic while texting? It was all caught on video!