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Frightening number of parents text, check social media while driving — With...
Study shows a third of parents read texts while simultaneously trying to keep eyes on road, while one in seven admit to checking social media when driving children PHILADELPHIA — Distracted driving...
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Buckle up: Survey reveals 27% of Americans are ‘zombie drivers’
NEW YORK — Zombie movies, TV shows, and comic books have become a big part of American pop culture in recent years, but who knew that the actual zombie apocalypse is happening on a highway near you? A...
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WTF! Nearly 1 in 6 young drivers have used Snapchat while driving
QUEENSLAND, Australia — Here’s a frightening newsflash for drivers: a disturbing number of young motorists you pass on the roadways may be sending messages on social media while behind the wheel. A...
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Survey: 91% of Americans don’t trust other drivers on roads during winter...
NEW YORK — Winter is fast approaching, and with it comes slippery roads, reduced visibility, and snow-covered windshields for the morning commute. With seasonal weather in mind, a new survey asked...
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Study: Drivers Of Flashy, Expensive Cars Least Likely To Stop For Pedestrians
LAS VEGAS — If you believe that people who drive luxury cars are more likely to feel entitled, one new set of research shows you might be right — at least when it comes to the right of way. A study by...
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Yuck! 1 in 3 drivers say their cars are full of junk, haven’t washed it in...
NEW YORK — A new survey finds Americans might want to start their “spring cleaning” a little earlier this year. A third of drivers say their cars are so full of junk, there’s no room for anyone to sit...
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Young drivers talking on smartphones more likely to run red lights, drive...
LIMERICK, Ireland — Using a hand-held phone while driving is a major safety hazard at any age. For young and inexperienced drivers however, it can lead to even worse decisions behind the wheel....
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Car seat hassles lead to many parents practicing dangerous driving habits
CHICAGO, Ill. — If a parent encounters lots of hassles while putting their child in a car seat or booster seat, a new report finds they’re much more likely to take a dangerous short-cut when it comes...
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Marijuana legalization linked to rise in fatal car accidents
MONTREAL, Quebec — For giant cities like New York, cars and traffic are just part of the urban landscape. New York is also one of the growing list of places across North America legalizing marijuana....
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Majority of spinal fractures among kids related to not wearing seatbelts
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. — A troubling new study finds not wearing a seatbelt is to blame for the majority of car accident-related spinal fractures. Researchers report two thirds of all spinal fractures...
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Road rage is genetic? ‘Accelerousal’ likely an ‘innate’ behavior for edgy...
HOUSTON — Does a drive in your car leave you in a worse mood than when you started the trip? Is road rage something you often find yourself struggling to hold back? If so, a new study finds you may be...
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Speed up, mom! 3 in 10 parents say their teens are the biggest backseat...
NEW YORK — As summer heats up and Americans hit the roads for vacations and family time, parents may want to set some ground rules while driving – otherwise, their kids will likely grow up to be...
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Safety is sexy! Most Americans say they won’t ride with (or date) unsafe drivers
NEW YORK — If you’re looking to impress a potential partner, you might want to reconsider your driving habits. While stereotypes imply that having a high-end vehicle makes you more impressive in the...
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Danger on the course? 6,500 children injured each year in golf cart accidents
ITASCA, Ill. — Childhood injuries during athletics are usually something many parents believe happens while their kids play contact sports like football. However, a new study finds golf may be...
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Safety first: 4 in 5 parents drive slower when the kids are in the car
NEW YORK — Buckle up: the holiday season is a joyous time for many families — but it’s also the most stressful time of year to hit the road with kids. A survey of 2,000 American parents of children...
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Young drivers using cell phones more likely to have other dangerous driving...
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Cell phones, as well as other mobile devices, have proven to be major distractions in today’s society, but they can also be a dangerous distraction on the road. In the hands of...
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Hands on the wheel! Drivers touch, rub, scratch their faces nearly 30 times...
NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom — The average driver touches their face an astounding 26 times an hour while out for a cruise, according to researchers from the University of Nottingham. If the driver in...
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Half of drinkers can’t tell when they’ve reached the drunk driving limit
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — People who drink often know when the alcohol starts to “go to their heads” and they need to stop. However, drunk driving laws set the bar for intoxication much lower than...
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Billie Eilish’s ‘bad guy’ tops list of ‘safest driving songs’; Outkast’s ‘Hey...
SALFORD, United Kingdom — Many drivers have a go-to playlist they listen to whenever they hit the road. Unfortunately, a new study finds some hit songs are more distracting than others when people get...
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Nearly 100% of motorists have driven distracted — 1 in 3 incidents lead to a...
HAMILTON, Ontario — It takes one glance down at your phone to take your attention off the road, and just enough time to cause an accident. A recent study finds over 17 percent of drivers injured in car...
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Buckle up: 63% of people get nervous when their partner drives
NEW YORK — The pandemic overall has increased road anxiety, with two in three Americans claiming they feel more anxious in cars now compared to before the pandemic. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at...
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Daylight saving for does? Keeping practice year-round would prevent thousands...
SEATTLE — With Americans setting their clocks back in November as daylight saving time ends, a new report finds the annual clock-changing practice will likely cost thousands of deer their lives and...
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Do speed limits improve safety? Study finds slowing to 20 mph in cities fails...
LONDON — Does cutting speed limits and making things tougher on drivers really make busy cities safer? In recent years, places like New York City have rolled out plans like “Vision Zero,” which...
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Road rage stunner: 2 in 3 drivers keep a weapon in their car
LONDON — A speeding car can be a deadly weapon all by itself, but a new survey finds many Americans make sure they’re armed when they get behind the wheel. A poll of 1,000 U.S. residents, commissioned...
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Winter driving tips: These items are must-haves on snowy roads for drivers
NEW YORK — More than a third of Americans will be driving to spend the holidays away from home this year (39%), with the average person willing to drive 116 miles, or three and a half hours, to their...
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Requiring cognitive tests for older drivers can prevent crashes caused by men...
BALTIMORE — Mandatory cognitive tests for older drivers help prevent car crashes involving men, but not women, a new study finds. In Japan, those over 75 reapplying for their license have to take a...
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Mentally unfit to drive? Most older adults with cognitive impairment are...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Troubling new research suggests doctors and caregivers alike should be having far more stern conversations with older adults dealing with cognitive impairment when it comes to their...
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High-tech traffic jam: Certain self-driving cars actually cause more congestion
RALEIGH, N.C. — Self-driving cars are supposed to be all about convenience, but there’s nothing relaxing about being stuck in traffic. Researchers from North Carolina State University report that...
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5 stars means nothing: Half of parents incorrectly install top-rated child...
CHICAGO — Top-rated child car seats, with a five-star rating for ease of use, often get improperly installed. In a recent study, researchers from the Ann & Robert H. Lurice Children’s Hospital of...
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Don’t relax! Study reveals the worst things to do inside self-driving cars
MELBOURNE, Australia — Don’t think you can just kick your feet up while inside a driverless car. Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) are revealing the hazards of...
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New virtual driving test predicts which teen drivers have higher risk of...
PHILADELPHIA — There’s good news for moms and dads worried about their kids driving for the first time. A new virtual driving assessment (VDA) has been developed to reduce the number of accidents...
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Safest States In America: Vermont tops list, while Louisiana ranks last
WASHINGTON — In the wake of increasing crime rates and severe weather incidents, Americans have been on the lookout for the safest havens within the country. WalletHub’s latest study reveals which...
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Cars might be watching you for your safety − at the expense of your privacy
Depending on which late-model vehicle you own, your car might be watching you – literally and figuratively – as you drive down the road. It’s watching you with cameras that monitor the cabin and track...
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New case of migraines could be deadly for older drivers
AURORA, Colo. — Researchers have uncovered a concerning link between new migraine diagnoses among older adults and the likelihood that they are involved in a car accident. A team from the University of...
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Top 4 Car Escape Tools To Get Out Fast In An Emergency, Rated By Safety Experts
You’re behind the wheel, and somehow your car ends up in water. What’s your next move? This isn’t just a hypothetical question, given the recent incident in Baltimore, where a cargo ship lost control...
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7 Essential Safety Items Everyone Should Keep In Their Car
Preparing for emergencies is essential, especially when you’re on the road. Recent events, like the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, highlight the importance of car safety. While...
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Driving clueless? 1 in 4 think they’d fail their license exam today
A quarter of Americans think they'd fail the written exam for a driver's license if they had to take it again today. The post Driving clueless? 1 in 4 think they’d fail their license exam today...
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