Ever-flashing screens, doom scrolling, message chimes, online auction notifications—we live in a world of distractions. Of course, we can easily mute notifications or unplug the device if we’re ...

Today’s trucks are technological masterpieces. Sensors relay the exact condition of vehicle components and safety systems. Cameras, radar, and lidar scan the road ahead for potential danger. Automatic ...

Every fleet manager is looking for new truck drivers. And not just new drivers–safe new truck drivers. Every fleet manager and their company's human resources department should go through the same ...

It’s always rather unnerving to see a driver looking at their smartphone, especially if they’re hurtling along a highway at the time. Indeed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...

A slide from the newly issued guidelines shows examples of poor practice. Compare to image at bottom of story. Driver distraction is a threat to public safety, says WorldDAB, and improperly designed ...

America’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) examined the behavior of more than 40 drivers using two different types of car and driver-assist systems and discovered that the test subjects ...

Distractions slow the reaction time of automated vehicle remote drivers by over five seconds, new research has shown. Distractions slow the reaction time of automated vehicle remote drivers by over ...

Capturing picture-worthy experiences has given rise to the selfie generation. We all love taking photos amidst scenic beauty or preserving cherished moments. Mobile phone manufacturers are outfitting ...

WASHINGTON -- A study found all drivers fiddle with their radios or engage in other distracting behavior, even when they're being watched as part of a study on distracted drivers. Cell phones were not ...

Funnily enough, a recent study found that dancing and singing reduced the risk of a driver being involved in an unsafe event on the road. But most other secondary tasks or distractions — including ...