Distracted News

 
As Apps Move Into Cars, So Do More Distractions
New York Times
Now automakers are fighting an undeclared, escalating war over in-dash apps, worrying regulators about even more distracted driving. Automakers say they are concerned too, but that hasn't stopped them from connecting smartphones to in-dash systems and ...


 
Teens learn about distracted driving dangers
San Jose Mercury News
1 cause of death among teenagers in the US - and how everyday driving distractions such as music, cellphones and passengers can lead to wrecks. About 190 students attended the presentation in the Renaissance auditorium. "It's an assembly to help save ...

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Reviews for the Easily Distracted: Chernobyl Diaries
Houston Press (blog)
By Pete Vonder Haar Fri., May 25 2012 at 9:30 AM Rating Using Random Objects Relevant to the Film: One and a half cooling towers out of five. Brief Plot Synopsis: Stupid tourists sneak into site of nuclear disaster, are justifiably murdered. Seriously?

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CBS News
Suing the sender? Distracted driving lawsuit blames both texters for crash
CBS News
Texting while walking banned in NJ town The Kuberts are now suing him as a distracted driver for civil damages -- and in a novel twist -- are also suing Shannon Colonna, his girlfriend, for sending him text messages while he was driving, ...
Distracted driver liability: the case of the texter and the textee89.3 KPCC
NJ Couple Blames Both Text Sender And Receiver In Distracted Driving LawsuitCBS Local
Text-sender isn't liable in text-reader's crash, NJ judge rulesLos Angeles Times
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com -WVLT
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Twitter, Facebook Join the List of In-Car Distractions
BusinessWeek
That's essentially the auto industry's response to government warnings that a proliferation of models equipped with Web access and other distractions will cause a spike in accidents. As Audi (NSU), Nissan (NSANY), General Motors (GM), and Ford (F) make ...

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Dnt txt n drv – Student/parent event focuses on distracted driving
Alexandria Echo Press
Attendees were able to experience the dangers associated with distracted driving in a safe, controlled environment. Teens each took a spin in a go-cart while exchanging text messages with their parents. Sara Moore of Brandon tried to maneuver her ...
Teen grabs attention with anti-texting videoFirst Coast News

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WBNG-TV
PennDOT: Avoid Distractions and 'Just Drive'
WBNG-TV
With school days dwindling and young minds dreaming of graduation or summer vacation, PennDOT reminded all young drivers to stay focused on the road and avoid distractions while behind the wheel. "Driving is a huge responsibility that requires ...

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