Study says Ohioans tap phones less while driving than US average

Ohio has less distracted driving compared to the nation average, a study says. Distracted driving crashes have fallen in the ...
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Near-miss accidents are rising — and distracted driving is a growing culprit

Near-miss moments on the road are starting to feel less like flukes and more like […] ...
Coshocton Tribune

Students take the wheel on demonstrating dangers of distracted driving

Their project uses speakers and hands-on simulation stations to show teens the dangers of distractions like texting and eating.
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One illegal driving habit is becoming a major road hazard

One illegal habit has quietly shifted from occasional annoyance to daily hazard: drivers treating their […] ...

Is it OK to eat and drive in Florida? What the law says about distraction

But if your driving suffers while you eat, or spill, that could be trouble. After all, what could be more distracting than ...

Using your phone while driving is dangerous. What about listening to music or eating?

Listening to music, day dreaming or eating while driving? New research reveals just how distracting these behaviours are.
Las Vegas Sun

High rate of vehicle fatalities in Nevada raises importance of reducing driving distractions

Editor’s note: “Behind the News” is the product of Sun staff assisted by the Sun’s AI lab, which includes a variety of tools such as Anthropic’s Claude, Perplexity AI, Google Gemini and ChatGPT.

Using your phone while driving is dangerous, but these other distractions can be just as bad

We all know using a phone while driving is dangerous, but distractions that cause accidents can happen for many reasons.

Driving while holding a phone in SC? Expect to be fined. Here's how much

The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act took effect on Sept. 1, 2025. But the warning period ends Feb. 28.

Texting while driving could become more costly in Arizona. Here's why

Arizona drivers may face higher fines for distracted driving. Here's how much texting while driving could cost.

Should B.C. raise its fines for distracted driving to improve safety on the roads?

The B.C. Highway Patrol will be busy handing out traffic tickets for the month of March. March is distracted driving month, so officers will be ramping up seatbelt and distracted driving checks and ...