Tagged: distracted driving

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Transportation
11:29 am
Tue June 11, 2013

Distracted walking compounds danger of distracted driving

pedestrian with cell phone

A new survey suggests the danger of distracted driving is being compounded by distracted walking.

Dave Melton of Liberty International, the parent group of Liberty Mutual, says more and more pedestrians are chatting and texting on their cell phones as they cross streets.

55% of people surveyed agree it's dangerous, yet nearly half admit to doing it.

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Environment & Science
11:05 am
Mon May 6, 2013

U-M study: Most parents are distracted drivers

Credit textinganddrivingsafely.com
Keep your eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel, Mom.

A new University of Michigan survey finds many parents are distracted behind the wheel.

The U-M researchers surveyed more than 600 parents to find out what distractions they face while driving with their children.

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