Distracted driving accounts for an alarming number of traffic accidents in Alaska. This is especially true for teen drivers. The main distraction for drivers is using a cellphone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 18 percent of fatal auto accidents nationwide are caused by distracted drivers. In total, 3,092 people died in crashes caused by distracted … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Alaska
Distracted driving caused 18 percent of all fatal accidents in 2010 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to 3,092 people killed in accidents involving distracted drivers, an additional 416,000 were wounded in such accidents. One cause of distracted driving is cellphones use while driving. Research shows that drivers using a cellphone while driving … [Read more...]
