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New distracted driving solution prevents texting, emailing, web browsing and other distractions while driving

Settlement planner John Bair of Milestone Consulting, LLC will speak to high school students about the hazards of distracted driving. His presentation will be conducted as a part of End Distracted Driving's Student Awareness Initiative.

Distracted driving is quickly becoming more dangerous than driving under the influence. In 2010, more than 3,000 people died as a result of distracted driving crashes, and 18 percent of all crashes that year were the result of distracted driving.

Our “Be A Good Driver Campaign” offers drivers the opportunity to purchase The Driver's Pledge Decals and by placing them on their vehicle instrument panels in plain view as a reminder to drive safely and avoid dangerous distractions.

Turnpike ”Trip Talk” app based on new GeoTalker Platform

A recent study by State Farm Insurance and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia finds a correlation between rate of Traumatic Brain Injuries in teen auto accidents and strictness of Graduated Driving Licensing laws.

The Allstate Foundation presented a $44,400 grant to Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) to assist SAVE chapters in CO, IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, and WY to increase youth safety and promote teen safe driving.

BlackBerry mobile app enforces distracted driving policies, while providing functionality of more expensive GPS-fleet management systems

The Terrell Hogan Law Firm expanded its End Distracted Driving Presentations for Teen Drivers to help educate them about the dangers of distracted driving.

New distracted driving solution prevents texting, emailing, web browsing and other distractions while driving

Settlement planner John Bair of Milestone Consulting, LLC will speak to high school students about the hazards of distracted driving. His presentation will be conducted as a part of End Distracted Driving's Student Awareness Initiative.

Distracted driving is quickly becoming more dangerous than driving under the influence. In 2010, more than 3,000 people died as a result of distracted driving crashes, and 18 percent of all crashes that year were the result of distracted driving.

NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to support Drive Safely Work Week 2012. Download free safe driving tips for your employees.

Our “Be A Good Driver Campaign” offers drivers the opportunity to purchase The Driver's Pledge Decals and by placing them on their vehicle instrument panels in plain view as a reminder to drive safely and avoid dangerous distractions.

With school starting, the Florida auto accident law firm of Murray & Guari remind parents to talk to their teens about driving and staying safe on the roadway.

Mobile Classroom and High-Tech Driving Simulations Give Teens and Other New Drivers Real -Life Lessons on Distracted Driving

Respected meditation instructor developed easy-to-follow exercises to help bring full attention to driving, reduce road rage

Turnpike ”Trip Talk” app based on new GeoTalker Platform

The motorcycle accident law firm of Baker, Zimmerman & Perez is proud to support Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - May 2012.

A recent study by State Farm Insurance and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia finds a correlation between rate of Traumatic Brain Injuries in teen auto accidents and strictness of Graduated Driving Licensing laws.

Europe’s first safety device to stop motorists using mobiles while driving to be launched in 2012, motorists across the UK are set to be safer behind the wheel.

The Allstate Foundation presented a $16,000 grant to Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) to assist SAVE chapters in Mississippi in their efforts to increase youth safety and promote teen safe driving.

The Allstate Foundation presented a $44,400 grant to Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) to assist SAVE chapters in CO, IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, and WY to increase youth safety and promote teen safe driving.

Technology glitch illuminates the need for safe driving apps like SecuraFone

Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Ford Driving Skills for Life Host Teen Safe Driving Event

Two southern Maine schools are chosen to participate in Ford’s national Driving Skills for Life training and learn proper driving skills through hands-on driving clinics with professional drivers at their own high school parking lots.

Distracted driving can lead to serious accidents. Here are a few tips to help you avoid distracted driving.

Studies suggest that texting and driving is 8 times more dangerous than drunk driving. Gordon McKernan Injury Lawyers create a YouTube and Facebook campaign to get the word out.

A new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Distracted Driving: What Research Shows and What States Can Do, indicates that there is no evidence that cell phone bans are effective in reducing crashes, injuries, or fatalities.

Many cars have voice-activated software to help drivers focus on the road do not recognize women's voices which could be problematic.

Last year MI Auto Times reported on Michigan’s ban against texting while driving and now newly proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress is seeking to ban holding cell phones while driving for all states.

Save lives. End distracted driving while encouraging defensive driving habits.

Survive the Drive was well received by The Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society at their meeting at Sardi’s in New York last Tuesday.

BlackBerry mobile app enforces distracted driving policies, while providing functionality of more expensive GPS-fleet management systems

Startling statistics on what U.S. teens and tweens say about their parents driving habits

RI Student Assistance Services Supports Annual Preventive Safety Event at Burrillville High School

Key Hyundai teams with Wireless Zone to offer FREE Bluetooth Headsets in united effort to curb distracted driving. Bluetooth Giveaway takes place March 28-April 1 at Key Hyundai Vernon/Manchester and Wireless Zone West Hartford.

Jason Epstein, Washington Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer and Founder of Teens Against Distracted Driving, will be speaking to Seattle area young women about the dangers of texting while driving.

National Road Safety Foundation and National Organizations for Youth Safety search for best youth-generated ideas for Distracted Driving public service message; Winner gets $1,000 and trip to NY City to work with award-winning director

Inexpensive, practical gifts for your favorite BlackBerry user that they’ll be sure to use all year long

ZoomSafer of Reston, Virginia has appointed ITI International of Ontario as Canadian Distributor of their portfolio of robust, policy-based Safe Driving Smart Phone applications for corporations, business professionals, adults and teens.

Paul Moak Volvo introduces the new 2011 Volvo S60 to Jackson shoppers. The newly re-designed Volvo sedan offers a world’s first in innovative technology featuring Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake.

Paul Moak Volvo is a proud sponsor of the 2nd annual Euro Fest Auto Show in Ridgeland, MS on October 23, 2010. The all-new 2011 Volvo S60 sedan, featuring a world’s first in automotive safety technology, will be on display at the event.

National Road Safety Foundation and NOYS search for best youth-generated ideas for Distracted Driving public service message. Winner gets $1,000, trip to NYC to work with award-winning director, as idea is made into PSA for national broadcast.

Distracted driving related accidents caused by the increase use of cellphones is an unnecessary pandemic that is having a disasters impact on our society.

Team Synergy has join forces with FDI to stamp out distracted driving to help save more lives. The dangers of distracted driving when texting or on mobile phone can kill people. We what to make a difference in bringing awareness to others.

Distracted driving is quickly becoming the leading cause of automobile accidents across all demographics.

Dr. Frank Ryan, famous Hollywood plastic surgeon, died yesterday when his Jeep plunged off of a cliff near his Malibu beach home. People Magazine reports that his texting while driving caused him to drive over a cliff and plunge to his death.

15-year-old Andretti Autosport driver Veach to raise awareness on the dangers of texting while driving

Oprah's "No Phone Zone" campaign really deserves the nation's attention...

This is a serious epidemic...our ROADS ARE NOT SAFE when drivers are texting while driving...UNLESS there's a solution: INTRODUCING FDIVoice HANDS FREE

The topic of texting while driving has become the talk of the nation... Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Anderson Cooper to name a few. The only problem I have with all this talk is just that, its just talk. Can someone stand up and offer a solution- FDIVoice!

FDIMobile Announced their Unlimited Everything Plan today - Text, Voice, and Data! FDI Mobile has the HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC MyTouch, Motorola CLIQ, and the Nokia 5800 for starters.

“Distracted Driving” is a global concern and must be addressed "head-on."

Rounding out a week of participation in an FCC Workshop on Distracted Driving in Washington, D.C., obdEdge llc, the creators of cellcontrol, announced their support of the U.S. House of Representatives Res. 841 declaration of Drive Safer Sunday.

TxtResponsibly.org to join national discussion on distracted driving. The mission of TxtResponsibly.org is to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving. TxtResponsibly.org is a cause campaign of Pica Design, LLC of Belfast, Maine.