Technology has its advantages and disadvantages when used in vehicles. The rise of cell phone use, for example, led to an increase in distracted driving accidents. At the same time, certain technology added to new vehicles is helping to reduce crashes. So, technology is both helping and hurting safe driving. Advantages of technology Within the […]
How often teenagers speed and text behind the wheel
New Jersey’s teen motorists are new to state roadways, and they lack the experience that the state’s older drivers have. Experience, alone, heightens crash risks. Yet, so, too, does the fact that many of today’s new drivers are admitting to dangerous driving behaviors that threaten, not only themselves but everyone else they encounter on the […]
Young drivers, devices and distracted driving
If you are the parent of a teen or young adult who drives, it is important to talk to them about distracted driving and make sure they understand how dangerous it is to use a device behind the wheel. Every year, many young drivers find themselves in serious accidents as a result of distractions, and the […]