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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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DPS Stats Give Insight on Distracted Driving
2014-04-20 19:56:45| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Over a five-month period, 10 people died and 380 were injured as a result of distracted driving, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. DPS held a five-day campaign this month to target distracted driving through enforcement and education, and in a newly released report, it released statistics about crashes and citations during that period alongside data gathered from Nov. 27 to April 1. READ MORE The Article DPS Stats Give Insight on Distracted Driving appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Technology and Distracted Driving
2014-02-24 17:20:42| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Hot topic at a recent NAFA chapter meeting: why it's important for fleet professionals to stay on top of technologies geared toward safer driving habits.The Article Technology and Distracted Driving appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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TransitHound(TM) Sniffs Out Distracted Drivers at Chicago Auto Show
2014-02-07 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Berkeley Varitronics Systems To Showcase TransitHound Cell Phone Detection System To Combat Distracted Driving At the Connected World Auto Pavillion in the Chicago Auto Show.<br /> <br /> METUCHEN, NJ — Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. (BVS), a leading provider of advanced wireless test solutions and security products to the domestic and international wireless telecommunications industry, will be showcasing their in-vehicle, cell phone detection system, TransitHound, at this year's ...This story is related to the following:ServicesTransportation Industry ProductsSearch for suppliers of: Automotive Electronics | Vehicle Management Systems | Vehicle Communication Consoles
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