Distracted Driving « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Is Texting Ruining The Art Of Conversation?

Statistics show that, these days, many people with cell phones prefer texting over a phone call. It’s not always young people, though the data indicates that the younger you are, the more likely you are to prefer texting.

2012/06/04

Demonstration Shows Texting & Driving Danger

The summertime can be dangerous for teen drivers, and distracted driving is often to blame. But one North Texas school is using a simulator to show teens that “it can wait.”

2012/05/22

True Or False: Hands-Free Calls Safer Than Handheld?

Ten states and several U.S. territories have banned the use of hand-held mobile phones by drivers. The thinking behind those laws is that folks need to keep their hands on the wheel.

2012/04/27

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State Summit Addresses Need For Texting & Driving Ban

The man in charge of the nation’s transportation system is taking aim at Texas and more than a dozen other states that don’t have bans on texting and driving.

2012/04/26

People drive along the highway at the end of an evening rush hour. (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

TxDOT Encouraging Distracted Driving Awareness

The Texas Department of Transportation has started a campaign to stop distracted driving. TxDOT is saying simply – Talk. Text. Crash.

2012/04/10

Fort Worth Road Construction Gaining Momentum

Anyone who has driven in north Fort Worth recently has certainly noticed the extensive road construction, and the desperate need for such a project.

2012/03/26

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Gadgets Top List Of Teen Driver Distractions

A new study of teen driving behavior has found that the use of electronic devices is the leader among distracted driving behaviors.

2012/03/26

A girl uses a cell phone to send a text message. (credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

Study Says Teens Average 60 Texts Each Day

According to a new study, teenagers are sending an average of 60 texts per day. That number is up from 50 text messages in a 2009 survey.

2012/03/20

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Gov’t To Carmakers: Harness Dashboard Technology

Carmakers should design potentially distracting dashboard technology so it’s automatically disabled while the vehicle is in motion, federal safety officials said Thursday.

2012/02/16

Arlington’s Texting While Driving Ban Now In Effect

Texting while driving could cut into your holiday shopping budget in a big way beginning today in Arlington. The city’s controversial ban on texting while driving is now in effect.

2011/11/25