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Music in the Car Can Cause Teen Drivers to Tune Out
Using a cell phone while driving is a recipe for disaster, but study results suggest that the music teens listen to may also have a hazardous influence on their driving.
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Researchers Investigate Why Cyclists Run Red Lights
Much like motorists, cyclists don’t always obey traffic laws. From Melbourne to New York City, urban dwellers have grumbled about encounters with bicyclists who brazenly zip straight through red lights without even a glance at
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Movies May Rev Up Teens’ Reckless Behavior Behind the Wheel
Research has long shown that children’s behavior can be influenced by what they see in movies, TV, and video games. In light of this, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) considers factors such as
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Tough Thanksgiving Traffic May Turn Some Drivers into Turkeys
Stressful holiday road conditions can lead to dangerous behavior behind the wheel, especially for drivers in a hurry.
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Can People Tell When They’re Too Sleepy to Drive Safely?
Drowsy driving may receive less media attention than drunk driving, but research shows that it’s startlingly common and can be just as dangerous as driving while drunk. A 2010 poll from the AAA Foundation found
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Troubled #hearts — in 140 Characters
The Huffington Post: I joined Twitter in 2008, and I’ve always been impressed by the diversity of this floating conversation. People will just as soon tweet about dinner as the sorry state of American politics
