Distracted Driving
What Will It Take to Automatically Brick Drivers’ Cell Phones Behind the Wheel?
The technology to stop cell phone use behind the wheel has existed for years. Why are so few drivers using it – and why aren't lawmakers making them?
The Inconvenient Truth Behind the Pandemic Rise in Distracted Driving
New data shows we're struggling to curb distraction while driving. Is it time to talk about curbing driving instead?
Experts Urge Feds To Get Impaired Driving Tech Right — And They Need Your Help
A new vehicle safety tech requirement could save 10,000+ lives a year, a new working group says – but only if we implement it in a thoughtful way that wins public acceptance.
Smartphones Distract Drivers Behind the Wheel — But Can Could They Also Help Them Pay Attention?
And what will it take to put anti-distraction technologies in every car in America?
Florida Just Sent a Distracted Driver to Jail For 30 Years. Is it Justice?
A possibly record-breaking sentence for a Florida motorist is prompting a conversation about what the consequences might stop the national epidemic of distracted driving — and who should receive them
Opinion: What If We’re Thinking About Impaired Driving All Wrong?
December 19, 2022
