Distracted driving course coming soon for teen drivers in La Crosse area
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Reckless and distracted driving is the leading cause of fatal crashes involving teens. That's why several local organizations including…
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Cell phone related injuries on rise, especially for young people
Cell phones are a literal pain in the neck -- and face, eyes, nose, ears and head. A new study analyzing national emergency room data shows injuries to those areas of our bodies have risen "steeply" over the last 20 years.
Woman faces prison time in texting while driving fatality
A New Jersey woman has been convicted of second degree vehicular homicide in one of the first cases in the state to rely on texting while driving to establish recklessness, according to the Office of the Monmouth County Prosecutor.
Feds blame distracted test driver in Uber self-driving car death
A federal investigation into a fatal crash involving an Uber self-driving car concluded the probable cause was a safety driver distracted by their phone. The National Transportation Safety Board investigation also determined that an inadequate safety culture at Uber contributed to the March 2018 crash in Tempe, Arizona.
New York might make it illegal to text while walking
Crossing the street here can be challenging any time, and you might be even less likely to notice that honking cab or zooming bicyclist if you're looking at your phone.
Distracted Driving Pushes Texting Citations Trend Upward During Extra Enforcement Campaign
Facetiming. Posting on Instagram. Texting. Playing chess. Watching Law and Order and Parks and Rec. These are all fine things to do unless you're driving like the people cited for these activities under Minnesota's texting and wireless communications law.
How to evade leading cause of death in US
Americans are afraid of a lot of things: public speaking, heights, snakes, clowns and flying, just to name a few. Only some of these things can kill you, and none of them are likely to.
WisDOT promotes student lead safety PSA
Students in Wisconsin are making the *call* to focus on their safety.
South Dakota coach speaks out about distracted driving
A Sioux Falls high school basketball coach has been speaking to students across the state about distracted driving ever since his cousin was killed four years ago.
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Car crash deaths are on the rise and many experts believe driver distraction from smartphones remains a problem.
