24 Jun, 2010
Driving While Driving
Auto insurance rates can go up as more motorists experience accidents, an occurrence that is compounded by people being distracted while driving.
One of the ways that vehicle operators may be distracted is by using mobile devices to text while driving. While the problem has focused on teenagers behind the wheel, a recent report shows that even adults are busy typing away while navigating the road.
According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, 47 percent of adults who use text messaging said they have done so while operating a vehicle. Read more…
7 Jun, 2010
Driving Texting While Texting While Driving While Driving
Along with making the roads more dangerous, texting while driving can lead to higher auto insurance rates for consumers.
However, some states are taking measures against the practice in the form of new laws. Georgia recently passed a measure that prohibits vehicle operators in the state from texting while driving.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood complimented the state on its new regulations, which also included banning young people with a provisional license from using a cell phone while driving. He said the rules would make the state’s roads safer for motorists.
“It’s time for Americans to follow Georgia’s lead and just put their devices down,” LaHood said. “Text Read more…