Each day, many of us travel the highways of Texas, trusting that the other drivers will drive just as responsibly as we do. Unfortunately, we also know that this is not always true. In Texas, truck drivers are subject to a higher standard of care when it comes to driving. With at least 80,000 pounds [...]
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Helping Your Teen Avoid a Texting and Driving Accident
Teenage drivers are at risk for getting into a car accident every time they get behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the trend among many teen drivers is to text or use their hand-held cell phones while driving, ultimately increasing their risk of being involved in a Texas car accident. Distracted Driving Statistics The National Highway Traffic [...]
Government Forbids Truckers from Texting While Driving
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has weighed in on the dangers of texting while driving by officially banning drivers of commercial vehicles and vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds from texting behind the wheel. Although enforcement of this ban will be difficult, truckers will face a hefty fine of up to $2,750 if they [...]
Driver Distraction is Dangerous
Incidence and Safety Consequences of Driver Distraction Drivers are often distracted because they are either talking with passengers, eating food, changing the radio, or attempting to do other activities while driving. Due to new technologies and innovative features available in vehicles or in portable devices, drivers are more distracted than ever. This highly mobile technology [...]
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