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Drivers who are texting are more than 20 times more likely to crash than non-distracted drivers.
Do you know which holiday tops the list for the deadliest time to be on the road?
Written by Stacy Ellis
Holidays are exciting and filled with people wanting to hurry home to be with their families and loved ones. Unfortunately that means that traffic is worse than normal, which puts everyone at a higher risk for an accident. Read the article below from Yahoo that explains the dangers of traveling during the holidays.
Happy Thanksgiving and Please Be Safe!
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the history lessons are stirring with details of how Thanksgiving came about and to also understand what we should be thankful for. There are numerous facts about Thanksgiving that many people may not know, but have you thought about the history of safe driving? Take a look at some interesting facts that we stumbled upon.
North Carolina has banned texting while driving
Written by Sara Fensterer
In June North Carolina banned texting while driving. The law goes into effect on Dec. 1, 2009 and is punishable by a $100 fine and court costs. You can read about it here.
Many are debating whether the law will be effective. Some argue that it will be difficult for officers to catch violaters and others say that the fine isn't high enough to prevent motorists from texting while driving. Others are just relieved to see the law pass, considering studies have shown a fourfold increase in the risk of serious crash involvement among drivers using a phone at the time of collison (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
What do you think? Are you glad the ban was passed? Will this law prevent you from texting while driving? Do you think the punishment should be harsher or the fine higher? We would like to hear your thoughts on this issue!
