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Are Teens who Text And Drive Really Dangerous?

Wes Spicher — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:29:40 +0000

A new study finds teens who text while driving may also be more likely to engage in other risky behaviors behind the wheel. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control surveyed more than 8,500 teens. Almost half of them reported texting while driving within the past 30 days. Teens who texted while driving were five times [...]

What Is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?

Wes Spicher — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:09:38 +0000

Do you have a pet peeve? Wikipedia.com say that a pet peeve is a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it. This week is official pet peeve week. My personal pet peeve is when you are driving down the road and the [...]

What Are the Safest and Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:28:20 +0000

Lots of Americans eat well and exercise to ward off diseases like hypertension and cancer — but how’s your driving? Car crashes are among the leading causes of death in the US, and where you live could affect how much danger you’re in.

What Is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?

Wes Spicher — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:50:53 +0000

Do you have a pet peeve? Wikipedia.com say that a pet peeve is a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it. My personal pet peeve is when you are driving down the road and the person in front of you throws their [...]

Did You Know That it is Illegal to Drive and Talk on Your Cellphone in Texarkana?

Mimi — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:40:45 +0000

There is a law in effect in the State of Arkansas against driving and talking on your cellphone without a hands free device. It has not been widely enforced in Texarkana but that could be changing quickly.

Now National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman is calling on a ban on all phone use while driving, including the use of hands-free devices.

Is the Government going too far to prevent any cellphone use while driving?

Are Women Drivers More Likely to Get Into Accidents?

Wes Spicher — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:59:15 +0000

A new study suggests that women are more likely than men to cause traffic accidents.

Researchers from the University of Michigan analyzed at 6.5 million car crashes. They also calculated, based on the number of miles men and women drive, that if all things were equal, male-to-male crashes would account for 36.2% of accidents, female-to-female would make up 15.8 percent, and male-to-female would make up 48 percent.

Teen Crashes Into Two Cars While Allegedly Texting and Driving [VIDEOS]

Aaron on Air — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:19:16 +0000

Last week, blogger Sean Symons captured horrifying footage of a teen driver who crashed into the side of the road, then hit two oncoming cars, all while he was allegedly texting and driving.

According to his YouTube page, Symons called the police when he spotted the texting teen, then pulled out his camera to catch the teen in the act. The original video was reportedly handed over to the police as evidence, Symons said.

Guys Have a Hard Time Keeping Eyes on the Road

Mimi — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:00:54 +0000

According to a new survey from Direct Line car insurance, guys get into more automobile accidents because they have a tougher time keeping their eyes on the road when traveling with an attractive woman. Finally! The proof we need for what we have always known.