By David L. Morgan | Published December 15, 2020 | Posted in Trucking Accident | Tagged Tags: cellphone usage, distracted driving leading to accidents, handheld devices, hands-free devices, texting |
Driving while distracted is the most common cause of car accidents and the problem has been compounded by the widespread use of smartphones. Truck drivers are among the worst offenders. In the U.S., 15 percent of all traffic crashes are caused by commercial drivers texting or otherwise typing on mobile devices while on the road. Read More
Read MoreIn Idaho and across the country, distracted driving — principally due to use of cellphones and other handheld devices — has become the chief cause of traffic accidents, many of them deadly. In response, Idaho has enacted a law that makes it illegal for drivers to use such devices unless they are voice-command operated. The Read More
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