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Robert Hughes, father of 6-year-old, posts video of son driving a motorcycle
2014-04-21 03:55:43| Automakers - Topix.net
A viral YouTube video posted on April 13, 2014 shows 6-year-old Ryan Hughes steering a motorcycle with his dad behind him.
Distracted Driving Awareness
2014-04-21 03:15:15| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The National Safety Council has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and since this subject resonates so profoundly with fleets, we have a number of articles in this weeks issue dealing with it. Driven to Distraction by Apple's CarPlay? deals with the distracting nature of Apples new in-vehicle infotainment system. Put the Brakes on Your Employees Distracted Driving urges employers to have a formal, strictly-enforced policy against distracted driving. And dont miss CEIs poignant video warning about the dangers of distracted driving. Mike Pitcher, CEO of LeasePlan USA, told us at NAFA I&E that their employees are absolutely forbidden to use cell phones when they are driving. It wasnt a popular decision initially, he said, but the company strongly feels that it was the right decision. Janice Sutton Executive Editor The Article Distracted Driving Awareness appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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CEIs DriverCare Fleet Safety Service Recognizes Distracted Driving Month with an Impactful Video
2014-04-21 00:05:40| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
CEI is reaching out to its more than 100,000 DriverCare fleet customer drivers with a high-impact video warning about the dangers distracted driving. It is featured in this week's Fleet Management Weekly. The video is the latest addition to the library of driving safety lessons and videos available through its DriverCare fleet safety and risk management service. It was released in recognition of the naming of April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the National Safety Council. READ MORE The Article CEIs DriverCare Fleet Safety Service Recognizes Distracted Driving Month with an Impactful Video appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Put the Brakes on Your Employees Distracted Driving
2014-04-20 23:02:13| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Research shows that distractions are responsible for nearly 80 percent of vehicle accidents. By Daniel Brown, Risk Control Technical Manager, Travelers These days, most people understand that distracted driving is dangerous, yet the urge to stay connected and productive compels many to use their phones while driving anyway. Research conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute shows that these and other distractions are responsible for nearly 80 percent of vehicle accidents, and the problem isnt just a concern for everyday drivers. READ MORE The Article Put the Brakes on Your Employees Distracted Driving appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Sprint Recognizes National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
2014-04-20 20:25:16| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
As the country recognizes National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Sprint is reminding wireless consumers to focus on driving while behind the wheel, to not text or email while driving, and to encourage others to promote driver safety in their local communities. According to a 2013 study on traffic safety culture by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly all drivers view texting or emailing while driving as a very serious threat to their own personal safety and consider it completely unacceptable. READ MORE The Article Sprint Recognizes National Distracted Driving Awareness Month appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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