U.S. states rate for texting and driving fines

Fines for Texting and Driving Though fatal car crash rates seem to be on the decline, texting and driving ultimately remains a national health issue.  However, fatal car crashes as a result of cell phone use (texting, talking, or even reaching for your phone) are indefinitely increasing. This is supported by the fact that the […]

Common Ways of Failing a Driving Test

Did you know that, on average, everyone will fail the driving test at least once? It’s probably not surprising if you’ve taken one before. However, if you’ve still yet to take a driving test, here’s an idea to what usually causes people to fail. Inability to Control the Vehicle This includes the inability to stay […]

Hands Free Devices Still Pose a Threat to Drivers

Though some drivers opt to use “hands free” or “Bluetooth” technologies for safety reasons, there are some sobering findings regarding their actual safety. In a recent AAA-commissioned study by a University of Utah research team, they found that a majority of these devices may be doing more harm than good. The proliferation of hands-free technology […]

Sending a Text and Causing an Accident: Could You Be Held Responsible?

34 percent of drivers admitted to texting while driving. In reality, those numbers are surely a great deal higher. Despite the barrage of ad campaigns, PSAs, and obvious consequences, as long as texting exists, this is going to remain a national safety issue.  Now, if you text a driver in New Jersey who is involved […]

Can You Control Your Speed?

When it comes to driving, are you capable of controlling your speed. Whether you’re a new driver or have years of experience, you are undoubtedly aware of how dangerous the act of speeding can truly be. However, it’s quite possible that some drivers need assistance to help them stop traveling at dangerously high miles per […]