Uber Banned in Germany

Ride hailing service Uber is being banned temporarily in Germany while a court there decides whether or not one of its services should be allowed.

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Ban on Cellphone Use Hasn't Reduced Accidents: Study

Laws in California restricting cellphone use while driving may not reduce the number of traffic accidents.

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High Unemployment to Blame for Drop in Teen Driving
It’s a commonly held belief that young people are not interested in cars. As the narrative goes, they’d rather rely on public transportation and play with their iPhones than drive. But a new study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute tells a different story.

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Driver Cell Phone Ban in California Includes Map Apps

Is using at a smartphone map application as distracting as text, talk, and email? It depends.

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Daydreaming a Major Factor in Distracted Crashes: Study

The lyrics in rock band Supertramp’s song “Dreamer” might have new meaning to some people in light of a study on distracted driving.

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Distracted Driving Laws Might Make Roads More Dangerous

A new report from the Frontier Center, a Canadian-based public think tank, suggests distracted driving laws might actually make roads more dangerous.

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Incentive-Based Anti Distracted Driving Bill Before Congress

A new transportation bill before congress seeks to reward states that ban texting and driving with money, but is it ethical?

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Apple Voice Recognition Adopted by Nine Automakers

Apple, the technology guru, is teaming up with major automotive manufacturers to bring its Siri voice-recognition personal assistant system to a long list of cars. 

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Ray LaHood Further Distracts Distracted Drivers

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood doesn’t like seeing people using cell phones behind the wheel, but who does?

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Study Finds Parents Teach Teens Bad Driving Habits

Parents, if you want to set a good example for your teens while you’re teaching them how to drive, put down your cell phone. A new study out says that parents are prone to check their phones while teaching driving skills.

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Talk Isn't Cheap on the Ascent Ferrari GT Cell Phone

You talk a mile a minute, so you need a phone that keeps up with your motor-mouth. It’s a good thing there’s a new Ferrari cell phone on the market that can keep up with your speed-talking sessions.

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TxtStopper Stops You From Texting While Car is Running

It’s a sign of the times – texting while behind the wheel isn’t cool to do anymore. In fact, it’s pretty stupid, now that we know the dangers associated while trying to do the two acts simultaneously. But for all those drivers who still don’t get it, don’t worry – TxtStopper will stop you from being your own worst enemy.

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United Nations Wants to Put an End to Distracted Driving

Drivers who text have just met their worst enemy – the United Nations. In an attempt to end distracted driving, the United Nations has launched a new campaign aimed to stop texting while driving.

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