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Cell Phones Distract Drivers More Than Passengers
A study released earlier this month by University of Utah psychologists has shown that drivers are much more distracted by talking on a cell phone than by talking with passengers. Frank Drews, David Strayer and Monisha Pasupathi found that when drivers talk on a cell phone, even hands-free cell phones, they drift out of their lanes and miss exits more...
Rise in U.S. Traffic Deaths Explained by Motorcycle and Pedestrian Fatalities
The Insurance Journal recently reported somber news in regards to a rise in U.S. traffic deaths. Specifically, the announcement stated that traffic deaths in the U.S. reached their highest levels since 1990. Interestingly, the increase in fatalities is attributed to an increase in motorcycle and pedestrian fatalities....
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