Tag Archives: texting and driving

Drive First App by Sprint – Prevent Distracted Driving

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

Sprint currently provides an app that can help ease the mind of parents with teenage drivers. Sprint’s Drive First app is an app that will automatically lock a mobile phone when a car is in motion. What Does The App … Continue reading →

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Stop The Texts. Stop The Wrecks.

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

The Shocking Truth: Distracted driving is the number one killer in American teens. Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55mph, that’s enough to cover the length of a football … Continue reading →

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Voice-To-Text Just As Dangerous As Texting

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

A new study shows that using voice – i.e. Siri on the iPhone – to send text messages while driving is just as dangerous as texting with your fingers while driving. The study concluded that the driver’s response time was … Continue reading →

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Safety Agency Backs Limits to Car Devices

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

In an effort to reduce the risk of distracted driving, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recommending that automakers limit the functions of electronic devices built into vehicles. The guidelines released focus on minimizing amenities such as navigation systems, … Continue reading →

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NY Thruway Troopers Stepping Up & Cracking Down On Texting & Driving

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

NY State Thruway Troopers will be stepping up patrols to catch motorists using their cell phones while driving. “Operation Hang Up” will begin on Monday and continue through next Sunday. Police say texting and talking on the phone while driving … Continue reading →

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