A new study from AAA reveals that in-vehicle technologies like voice-based and touch screen features can take drivers' eyes off the road and hands off the wheel for extended periods, increasing the risk of accidents. The study found that programming navigation was the most distracting task, taking an average of 40 seconds to complete.
According to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, teen drivers aged 16-17 are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash compared to adult drivers. The '100 Deadliest Days' period between Memorial Day and Labor Day sees an alarming spike in deadly crashes involving inexperienced teen drivers.
A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that drivers missing 1-2 hours of sleep nearly double their risk for a crash. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 35% of U.S. drivers sleep less than seven hours daily.
A new study by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that nearly 80% of drivers experience significant anger or aggression while driving. The research estimates that approximately eight million U.S. drivers engage in extreme examples of road rage, including physical confrontations with other drivers.
A new study by the AAA Foundation finds that nearly 60% of teen crashes involve distractions behind the wheel. The research also shows a disturbing trend of texting and social media use on the rise amongst teen drivers during the '100 Deadliest Days'.