Are texting or cellphone calls really that dangerous? April 21, 2011 — -- There are probably few people who are surprised to hear cellphones and driving don't mix -- but do you believe it's true ...

Their teens are ready to drive. Can a stick shift save them from being distracted? (Photo illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Logan was equal parts excited and nervous ...

Distracted driving occurs when a driver takes their eyes, hands, or attention off the road. Even a short distraction can turn an ordinary trip into a serious crash. Many people think it only means ...

Way too many people died last year because someone couldn’t wait to make a call or send a text. Stand near any busy road, and ...

WEST FARGO - Students here got a virtual look at the dangerous realities of distracted driving on Monday, May 9, thanks to AT&T and the North Dakota Safety Council. "No text, no email, no glance is ...

Distracted driving continues to be a significant concern for road safety worldwide. In response, governments are frequently updating their laws to address this issue. This overview highlights recent ...

The following information was released by Florida State University: By: Melanie Yeager | Published: September 19, 2025 | 9:10 am | SHARE: Despite all the advances in automotive safety and driver ...

Root Insurance has published its 2025 Focused Driving Report as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, highlighting the serious issue of distracted driving, which causes over 3,200 ...

A study released last month found Hawaii has the sixth-highest rate of fatal crashes caused by distracting driving among U.S. states. Using each state’s U.S. Census population data, the study ...

Texting while driving is illegal in California — even when you’re stopped at a red light. What about making a call? In the United States, a total of 3,275 people were killed in car crashes involving ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this year the Department of Transportation is marking the occasion with an unprecedented - and memorable - ad campaign. The centerpiece is a 30-second ...

Logan was equal parts excited and nervous when he got behind the wheel for the first time. By the time the 15-year-old had spent hours in an abandoned parking lot practicing the basics in his ...