Distracted Driving

Using a cellphone, talking to a passenger or simply getting lost in thought while driving can all be distractions. Distracted driving is one of the most common reasons cited for car accidents in Georgia and other states. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take...

Distracted driving is the term used to describe any activity drivers engage in that decreases their focus while driving. This could include eating, applying makeup, listening to loud music, or taking their eyes off the road to complete tasks such as applying makeup or...

Distracted driving isn't anything new. However, the increased use of mobile devices makes it a more serious issue. Georgia passed the Hands-Free Act in 2018, but statistics show that accidents still happen when people aren't focused on their driving. Overview of...

Distracted driving has garnered much attention from lawmakers in Georgia over the past decade. This is due primarily to the use of cell phones by motorists while driving, but it has really been occurring since the invention of the automobile. Distracted driving comes...

While in Georgia, driving a vehicle when you're sleepy is considered drowsy driving. This is a situation that can impact anyone who is driving and tends to increase the risk of an accident occurring on the road. If you happen to doze off for even a few seconds, it...

Distracted driving is a significant risk factor in Georgia and other U.S. roadways. Many lives are lost due to distracted driving; however, there is an argument to be made about using devices while at a standstill. Georgia legislature is carving out a bill that will...

Distracted driving causes many car accidents in Georgia. In fact, distracted driving is linked to about eight deaths every single day in the U.S. To combat this problem, most states have made it illegal to send and view text messages while behind the wheel. Smartphone...

Distracted driving in Georgia is defined as anything that takes away from the driver's normal operation of the vehicle. Distracted driving caused by technology is said to date back to 1953 when Chrysler introduced the HiFi, a portable record player, in automobiles. As...

Distracted driving causes many accidents on Georgia roads, some of them fatal. Everyone from commercial truck drivers to motorcycle riders could become momentarily distracted. All it takes is a brief distraction to cause a crash, yet many drivers engage in dangerous...