It’s easy to become distracted while driving, particularly in today’s world of 24/7 media; we are constantly surrounded by information while on the road, from billboards to radio to our smartphones and even our own thoughts. But multitasking, no matter how much we may do it at work or at home, is dangerous while driving […]
With distracted driving on the rise, Kentucky law prohibits drivers from texting while driving and bars all teenage drivers from any kind of phone usage while their vehicle is in motion. Distracted driving is more than just texting, though; it’s anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road. All drivers have been guilty […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: It takes just a few seconds to cause a distracted driving crash. Kentucky is one of the leading states for distracted driving fatalities. Stay safe by knowing the law and keeping your focus on the road. Three seconds (or less). That’s all it takes to cause a catastrophic car […]
Semi-autonomous vehicles mean assisted driving. Does it also mean more distracted driving and driver complacency in Nelson or surrounding Counties or will it create safer roadways? Distracted driving is already a problem for Nelson County residents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), driver distraction is the leading factor in most vehicle crashes. […]
Distracted driving causes thousands of injury auto accidents each year in Central Kentucky and hundreds of fatalities on local roads. Your best protection against injury or death is defensive driving – and knowing your rights under the law. We’ve all seen scenarios like this when driving the roads of Nelson County: The motorist driving near […]
We all love the convenience of modern technology. While behind the wheel though, that new gadget could lead to a serious crash. Safety officials are sounding the alarm on distracted driving. For those of us on the road every day – whether commuting to and from work, running errands, or simply heading out for some […]
