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Early, targeted intervention as teens learn to drive can curb risk taking before it becomes normalized Edina, Minnesota–(Newsfile Corp. – February 27, 2026) – Distracted driving remains a ...

Their teens are ready to drive. Can a stick shift save them from being distracted? (Photo illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Logan was equal parts excited and nervous ...

The latest distracted driving statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that in 2023 alone, distraction-related crashes led to 3,275 deaths. They also resulted in 324,819 ...

We all know using a phone while driving is dangerous, but distractions that cause accidents can happen for many reasons.

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Logan was equal parts excited and nervous when he got behind the wheel for the first time. By the time the 15-year-old had spent hours in an abandoned parking lot practicing the basics in his ...

South Carolina's Hands-Free Driving Law will be fully enforced starting February 28, 2026. The law prohibits holding a mobile ...

Distracted driving includes activities like texting and eating, highlighting the need for awareness. Fleet managers should provide training, reinforce safety policies, and enforce consequences for ...

The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act took effect on Sept. 1, 2025. But the warning period ends Feb. 28.