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06
Oct

Technically Almost Legal: Driving distractions like these should be avoided—even though they are legal

by End Distracted Driving | Videos

Chambers said he was inspired by recent laws on texting and driving and wanted to highlight other activities that are equally as dangerous but have not received the same attention. “Technically Almost Legal” is currently being used as part of the Student Awareness Initiative. This video is used to make the point that even if we follow applicable laws (prohibiting texting and hand held cell phone use depending on the jurisdiction) we can still be distracted. And even if something is not illegal it can be dangerous.

10
Sep

Be the driver you want your teen to be.

by End Distracted Driving | Presentation Videos, Videos

“What distractions would you give up to save your child’s life?” In our 30 second PSA we target parents and their distracted driving behaviors.

01
Sep

Faces of Distracted Driving: Casey Feldman, 21

by End Distracted Driving | Distracted Driving Updates, EndDD in the News, Presentation Videos

U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood’s blog article of Feb. 22, 2011 reprinted as follows: A father asks: “Listen to Casey’s story, share it, and commit to driving safer” Today, I’m proud to present the first video in our Faces of Distracted Driving series submitted by a member of the public. When I first watched this

17
Aug

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL/NATIONWIDE – cell phone use underreported

by End Distracted Driving | Distracted Driving Research, Distracted Driving Updates

Cell phone use is responsible for far more distracted driving crashes than are being reported, according to a recent report from the National Safety Council and Nationwide Insurance that says cell phone distracted driving crashes are “vastly under-reported.” The problem is in how data is collected – or not. About one-half of all crashes where

14
Jul

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

by Joel Feldman | Distracted Driving Research, EndDD Featured Articles

You’d never think of drinking and driving, but what about talking on a cell phone while driving? It might surprise you that a conversation on a cell phone slows reaction time as much as driving with a blood alcohol level of .08%. In fact, some studies showed that talking on a cell phone resulted in

12
Jun

Groundbreaking Cognitive Distraction Study Results Released—“Hands-free does not equal risk-free”

by End Distracted Driving | Distracted Driving Research, Distracted Driving Updates

While many in the public view “hands-free” as safer, new research clearly concludes that “hands-free” does not mean “risk-free” when it comes to safe driving.

11
Jun

Casey Feldman Foundation/EndDD.org Founders Receive Courageous Advocacy Award in Massachusetts

by End Distracted Driving | EndDD in the News

In creating the Casey Feldman Foundation and EndDD.org and bringing their “End Distracted Driving” (EndDD) message to the public throughout the country, Joel Feldman and Dianne Anderson “have given their daughter a powerful and important legacy,” the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA) concluded, recently awarding the couple the group’s 2013 Courageous Advocacy Award.

29
May

EndDD Participates in College/University Distracted Driving Summit

by End Distracted Driving | EndDD in the News

For the first time in Colorado, last week three universities in the state and a national nonprofit dedicated to campus health and safety issues gathered for a Distracted Driving Summit with EndDD.org at the center of the discussion.

28
May

NHTSA unveils new distracted driver guidelines for auto makers

by Dianne Anderson | Distracted Driving Research, Distracted Driving Updates

Imagine you don’t need the smart phone because you have an electronic system in your car that connects you to Facebook, Twitter or other social networks; allows you to text, email, shop online, or look for directions. New technology, sure, but does it improve safety?

Distracted Driving Archives | Page 31 of 46 | EndDD

Technically Almost Legal: Driving distractions like these should be avoided—even though they are legal

Be the driver you want your teen to be.

Faces of Distracted Driving: Casey Feldman, 21

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL/NATIONWIDE – cell phone use underreported

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Groundbreaking Cognitive Distraction Study Results Released—“Hands-free does not equal risk-free”

Casey Feldman Foundation/EndDD.org Founders Receive Courageous Advocacy Award in Massachusetts

EndDD Participates in College/University Distracted Driving Summit

NHTSA unveils new distracted driver guidelines for auto makers

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