Texting behind the wheel has gotten significantly worse in the past five years, say 85 percent of Texas drivers surveyed. 80 percent feel the same way about cell phoning while driving. This video from the Texas Transportation Institute runs down the numbers. (Read more about distracted driving in Texas.) … [Read more...]
In text lingo, here’s a real OMG!
November 5, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Is it real? Jury still out on that one, but here's a typical comment from the video's YouTube thread: "Incredible. Funny. Frightening. Freeway deaths - most likely those of innocent people - waiting to happen. Huge fail." … [Read more...]
Better back back off, texting addicts
September 25, 2010 by 2 Comments
Motorcycle helmet seen on the Web ... … [Read more...]
Bus driver steers with elbow, reads Kindle
September 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This king of distracted driving was busted by a passenger during rush hour in Portland. The driver was put on leave while TriMet transit investigates. … [Read more...]
Dad heads for summit to tell sad tale
September 17, 2010 by 1 Comment
Amos Johnson is headed for the second Distracted Driving Summit in Washington. The North Carolina man will be talking to the media about his daughter, Ashley, who died after trying to retrieve a text message while driving. He tells some of the story in this student-produced video, "TXTNG & DRIVNG -- It Can Wait." More: A Florida man is set to tell the summit about his daughter's distracted driving death. … [Read more...]
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