Category Archives: Dangerous Distracted Driver Habits
What you Need to Know About the Texas Ban on Texting and Driving
Distracted driving is a risky behavior and has been cited as a contributing factor in numerous Houston rear end collisions. According to figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 3,500 people lost their lives as a … Continue reading
Texas Lags Behind Nation in Failing to Ban Texting and Driving
Although many states have already instituted laws that restrict the use of mobile devices while driving, Texas remains one of the few holdouts in the U.S. without an outright ban on texting while driving. The reasons behind this failure to … Continue reading
DOT Bans Texting While Driving for Commercial Vehicle Operators
Texting while driving is a dangerous practice that can lead to serious accidents on the road. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has strongly discouraged the use of mobile phones by drivers. To that end, the DOT enacted a rule … Continue reading
Fatal Traffic Accidents on the Rise Due to Tech Distractions
Traffic fatalities are rising for the first time in many years, and the reason for the increase might surprise you. Your first guess would probably be that instances of drunk or impaired driving made the numbers spike, but distracted driving … Continue reading
San Antonio Approves Hands Free Cell Phone Law
A new law that went into effect January 1, 2015, is expected to provide added protection for motorists in the San Antonio area. The hands-free law enacted by the city will prohibit the use of handheld mobile devices behind the … Continue reading
Ten Dangerous Distracted Driver Habits
Distracted driving in Houston is the most common cause of auto accidents. If you have recently become the victim of a car accident, it is likely that the other driver was engaging in some type of distracting behavior. As you … Continue reading
