Imagine you're driving down the freeway at night in your compact sedan. You start to pass a semi-tractor trailer on the left. The truck driver doesn't notice you, though. He moves into your lane, causing a collision.
Pokémon GO: the latest driving hazard
In our last post, we reported on the increasing cases of distracted driving that are permeating U.S. roads. This week, we take a look at a newly established cause of road collisions: Pokémon GO.
Could new federal trucking rules impact livestock hauler safety?
In December, 2015, the U.S. Department of Transportation implemented a federal mandate requiring truckers to install electronic logging devices (ELDs) in their vehicles. The devices track and share truckers' driving records. The data ELDs generate can also help inform fleet management.
Did a tour bus take you on a painful journey?
Some of the most enjoyable activities are those you can access by tour bus. A tour bus not only relieves you of the stress of traffic, dealing with parking and finding your way, it can also allow you more time to relax and enjoy the companionship of your fellow travelers without having to limit the amount of fun you can have for fear of driving fatigued or after consuming alcohol.
How Texas is tackling distracted driving
Driving without giving your full attention to the road is always risky. Engaging in any activity that takes your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel-be it turning down the air conditioning, eating a sandwich or wrangling your kids in the back seat-constitutes distracted driving.
