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Should We Ban the Car Radio?

We all know that distracted driving is a serious concern, and there are reasons to believe it’s the cause of up to 25% of car collisions. In order to combat this problem it makes sense to try to eliminate as many sources of distraction as possible. So should we get rid of car radios? In…

Top 10 Causes of Distracted Driving—and What They All Have in Common

It’s no surprise that distracted driving is a major cause of car-related injuries and deaths. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly 25% of motor vehicle accident fatalities are a result of distracted driving. But what causes us to be distracted while driving in the first place? A Pennsylvania-based insurance company examined data from the Fatality Analysis…

Study claims daydreaming while driving more dangerous than texting

“Daydreaming”, or in SafeStart terms, “Mind not on Task” is cited as more dangerous than texting while driving in a new study from Erie Insurance which is being given a fair bit of attention in various news and media outlets around the globe, including NBC, Prevention, The Globe and Mail and Yahoo News (click each…