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Topic: Texting
“There are about 25 roadway collisions on post each week, the majority of which are caused by distracted driving, or it’s a contributing factor,” Pietila said. Distractions are anything that take the driver’s attention away from the task of operating a motor vehicle safely. Among the most dangerous distractions is texting while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ![]() Entrance sign near the incoming lane outside of Gate 4 at Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) “Screaming Eagles”. (Sam Shore) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Clarksville Police Department announces Distracted Driving Blitz set for August 21st-25thClarksville Police Department
According to National Highway Traffic Administration statistics, 3450 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers and 9.2 percent of fatal crashes were reported as distraction-related. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
AAA reports Apple and Google Speed Ahead in Safer Design of Vehicle Infotainment TechnologyAAA
While many of today’s infotainment systems create potentially unsafe levels of distraction by allowing drivers to perform complex tasks like texting or dialing, drivers using CarPlay and Android Auto to program navigation were visually and mentally distracted for 15 fewer seconds than when using the vehicle’s native system. ![]() New AAA Foundation research shows Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are less distracting for drivers than automakers’ infotainment systems, though still might create unsafe levels of risk. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Dodging the Roadkill: Reading Traffic
I guess it’s just the nature of the beast. You MUST keep your eyes out for danger. I learned very quickly that most all of the other traffic was driving distracted. And I don’t just mean the cell phone. Everything from putting on makeup, to holding a sandwich in one hand and a drink in the other. It just seems to be the way of the world, that we must be “multi tasking” while driving. It sucks for bikers! «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Law Enforcement Agencies crack down on Distracted Driving in ClarksvilleApril is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
A van, manned with law enforcement, drove around the city looking for distracted drivers and other traffic violations. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Clarksville Police releases Saturation Patrol results from New Year’s Weekend
There were no vehicle fatalities in the city limits over the New Year weekend. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
MCSO, CPD and THP to launch Safe Driving Initiative for Montgomery County
Part of this initiative will include the use of a large bus provided by THP to transport law enforcement as they observe motorists for traffic violations. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Clarksville Police Department’s Traffic Unit Recognized by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Due to their community involvement in providing our Clarksville youth (ages 15-19) with the Student Traffic Awareness Training (STAT) classes three times per year for the last several years, they were presented with the MADD Middle TN Outstanding Department Award. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Frazier Allen: The New Disruptors of Old Age
“You’ve got all these 20-something engineering types who are beginning to realize there are older adults who can make use of these products to promote health and well-being,” said Andrew Scharlach, Professor of Aging at the University of California, Berkeley. “What we are beginning to see is the marriage of product developers with the end users that they previously had not been aware of.” ![]() From smart phones to smart homes, emerging technology is changing the way Americans approach aging — and Baby Boomers welcome the advances. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Business | No Comments
AAA Reminds Motorists to Slow Down and Move Over, It’s the LawSave Lives During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The law requires motorists to give adequate space to law enforcement, tow truck drivers, utility service vehicles and other first responders that are stopped on the side of the road. ![]() Move over for law enforcement, service vehicles, and other first responders that are stopped on the side of the road. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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