DRIVING SAFETY

CRIME
Distracted Driving Remains a Concern, How to Avoid Problems on the Road
By Marisa Sanfilippo, Contributor
Marketing Director by Day, Freelance Writer by Night
2. Opt for a hands free device. 3. Eat before, after, or just pull over. 1. Keep your phone far, far away. Just the other
IMPACT
The Seventh Anniversary of My Daughter Casey's Death - Grateful for the Opportunity to Use a Tragedy as a Catalyst for Positive Change
By Joel Feldman , Contributor
Founder, The Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation and EndDD.org
But we have survived. Life does go on and we laugh and enjoy life. We think of Casey today more often with smiles than with
IMPACT
The Snapchat Distracted Driving Lawsuit: What Legal and Moral Responsibilities do App Manufacturers Have With Respect to Distracted Driving?
By Joel Feldman , Contributor
Founder, The Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation and EndDD.org
What is different about the "Snapchat distracted driving lawsuit?"  It is because not only was the distracted driver sued, but also Snapchat, the manufacturer of the app the driver was using at the time of the crash. 
IMPACT
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month--Correcting Misperceptions about Teen Texting While Driving May Save Lives
By Joel Feldman , Contributor
Founder, The Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation and EndDD.org
16-18: 31 % 19-24: 42 % 25-29: 45% If you answered "True" you would be with the majority of teens and adults that I have
WELLNESS
You're More Than Tired, You're Deadly
By Deborah A.P. Hersman, Contributor
Deborah A.P. Hersman is president and CEO of the National Safe...
Fatigue is estimated to cost American employers $136 billion per year in health-related lost productivity, according to environmental
TECH
New AAA Study: Driver Distraction Persists Long After Hands-free Tasks End
By Deborah A.P. Hersman, Contributor
Deborah A.P. Hersman is president and CEO of the National Safe...
Technology continues to evolve at a breakneck speed; unfortunately safety has not kept pace. In a perfect world, hands-free car systems and smartphones are easy to use, cognitively less demanding and keep driver distraction to a bare minimum.
TECH
This Campaign Against Distracted Driving Will Break Your Heart
By Lydia O'Connor
Texting isn't the only behind-the-wheel activity that kills people.
HOME & LIVING
3 Quick Car Safety Tips For Drivers
By Nadine Cheung
Whether you own or lease, cars come with quite a bit of responsibility. Here, life coach Laura Baron offers three quick tips
HEALTHY LIVING
1 In 5 Accidents Are Caused By Drowsy Driving. This Group Intends To Get That Number To Zero.
By Alena Hall
TRAVEL
Thanksgiving Travel Turns Into Tragedy
By Deborah A.P. Hersman, Contributor
Deborah A.P. Hersman is president and CEO of the National Safe...
If our everyday lives are hectic, then the holidays are doubly so. How many times have you stayed up late cleaning, packing or worse -- driving through the night to get to your destination to "start your vacation?"
TRAVEL
Holiday Travel Checklist
By Sam Dillinger, Contributor
Auto repair blogger. Come see me and Skype with a mechanic!
Tis the season for holiday travel! Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and that means a road trip to visit family and enjoy some great food. Shortly after will be Christmas and New Years, which will round out the holiday travel season.
BUSINESS
U.S. Expands Massive Vehicle Recall Because Air Bags Shouldn't Spray Shrapnel At Drivers
By Reuters, Reuters
More than 16 million vehicles globally have been recalled since 2008 because of defective Takata air bags. NEW YORK, Oct
SCIENCE
These 'Smart Headlights' Aim To Make Nighttime Driving Way Safer—Even In Rain & Snow
By David Freeman
Talk about a bright idea! The headlights are an improved version of similar lights demonstrated by the Carnegie Mellon team
WELLNESS
Why Drivers Are Even More Dangerous Than You Thought, In One Chart
By Meredith Melnick
Really guys? Let's take a long, hard look at what we're doing. Road-trip season is upon us. Whether you're caravanning up
POLITICS
After Tracy Morgan Crash, Truck Safety Showdown Looms In Congress
By Dave Jamieson
Collins' amendment would stall two measures that were part of a batch of new trucker rules instituted last year. One requires
WELLNESS
Be Less Stupid: Don't Die While Driving
By Jon Hotchkiss, Contributor
A 14 time Emmy nominee and host of Be Less Stupid
I might be wrong about that last one. • Finally, advances in the technology that make your car go are also more prone to
TRAVEL
This Holiday Season, Commit to Being a Smart Driver
By Julie Lee, Contributor
Vice President and National Director, AARP Driver Safety
The holiday season is upon us, and so is an influx of drivers on America's roads. And while the headaches of holiday traffic are well-documented in popular culture the dangers of holiday driving are no laughing matter.
TEEN
The Power of Kindness
By Luke Pamer, Contributor
Student, Westview High School; co-founder, Forever Me
Living in this world is tough for almost everybody. It's even tougher when we are each thrown into our own horrible situations. It's the people like the students at Fairfield High School that are going to keep this planet compassionate and bearable.
PARENTING
Why I Dislike Grounding Teens
By Dr. Barbara Greenberg, Contributor
Clinical Psychologist
Have you really seen anything positive result from this type of punishment? This type of punishment just drives a wedge between the parents and teens.
POST 50
My Husband's Driving Test
By Ann Brenoff, Contributor
Senior Reporter, HuffPost
My husband turns 78 this month, and the state of California says he must be retested if he wants to keep driving a car. I don't actually have a problem with the state wanting to be sure he is an able driver. I just want them to test all the other carpool moms too.
WEIRD NEWS
Driving Under the Influence -- of Music
By Malcolm Kushner, Contributor
Attorney turned humor consultant and author of Public Speaking...
If music has charms to sooth the savage beast, then it should have an affect on road rage. Or at a minimum on one's driving style. A recent experiment in England attempted to demonstrate this connection.
HEALTHY LIVING
Preventing Impaired Driving During the Holidays
By David Sack, M.D., Contributor
Sometimes it seems as if holiday celebrations and booze are inexorably intertwined, that seasonal parties and alcohol go together like milk and cookies and Santa and his sleigh.
TEEN
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By Luke Pamer, Contributor
Student, Westview High School; co-founder, Forever Me
Before being introduced to The Buried Life, I was a 15-year-old kid who wanted to grow up to be a sportswriter. Now I'm an 18-year-old young adult dedicated to living my dreams, facing my fears, and helping others do the same.
LOS ANGELES
Self-Driving Cars In CA: State Senate Approves Autonomous Cars (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
By Kathleen Miles
"I had the pleasure of going out for a drive on the autonomous vehicle," California state Senator Alan Lowenthal told Reuters
WEIRD NEWS
Driving With A Dog On Your Lap: As Dangerous As Texting?
It appears that the war on unsafe driving has a new and furry obstacle: Keeping dogs off drivers' laps. Driving with an unrestrained
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