Distracted Driving Archives | EndDD

close up of emergency responder uniform.
04
Feb

Distracted Driving Puts Emergency Responders at Risk

Emergency responders—firefighters, police officers, and EMS workers—put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our communities. When responding to roadside emergencies, these brave individuals face the added danger of being struck by passing vehicles, often due to distracted driving. The Peril on the Roadside According to a study shared by the

Driver driving a car on asphalt road in summer day at park.
03
Feb

The Hidden Dangers of Distracted Driving: A Call to Action

By Kila Baldwin, Anapol Weiss Distracted driving is a silent epidemic on America’s roads, claiming lives and causing preventable tragedies every day. As an attorney at Anapol Weiss, I’ve witnessed the aftermath of accidents caused by distracted driving and the devastating toll it takes on individuals, families, and communities. Despite widespread awareness campaigns, many continue to

photo of Nakari Campbell, 18, was struck by a motorist and seriously injured while walking across the intersection at Ashland Avenue and Division Street in August 2023. The driver fled.⁠
10
Dec

Chicago Tribune Reporter Wins 3rd Annual Casey Feldman Transportation Safety Award

For Article On Pedestrian Crashes And Lax Police Enforcement A Chicago Tribune investigation into dangers faced by pedestrians and bicyclists from motor vehicles on Chicago’s busy streets has been named the winner of the Third Annual Casey Feldman Award for Transportation Safety Reporting. Thousands of pedestrians and cyclists have been seriously injured or killed in

Woman Distracted While Car on Autopilot.
23
Sep

Are Self-Driving Features Really Making Us Safer on the Road?

Recent studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggest that drivers using advanced automation features like Tesla’s Autopilot and Volvo’s Pilot Assist are becoming more distracted, not less. This goes against the common expectation that these features would help reduce accidents and increase road safety. Instead, they may be contributing to an increased

dianne anderson photo still from video
26
Apr

Toolkit for #DriveSafeForMom

We Want Teens to Drive Safely and Give Their Moms the Best Gift Ever for Mother’s Day We asked hundreds of moms what they want for Mother’s Day and they responded overwhelmingly: “We Want Our Children to Promise to Make Safe Driving Choices, Including Driving Without Distraction.” In focus groups we asked teens what was

video still shot of mother featured in video
04
Jan

New Video: Don’t break your mother’s heart

“Don’t break your mother’s heart.” Thank you to our great sponsor Honda for supporting our efforts to keep teens safe. This PSA, “Don’t break your mother’s heart,” asks teens to think about their families when making choices about driving, especially their moms. Teens know mom would never recover if they were killed in a crash.