Distraction Tops Drivers List of Growing Dangers on the Road
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"The Foundations work offers insight on drivers attitudes toward traffic safety and their behaviors, so we can better understand the issue and identify potential countermeasures to reduce crashes."Put aside electronic distractions and never use text messaging, email, video games or internet functions, including those built into the vehicle, while driving.The Foundation has funded over 300 research projects designed to discover the causes of traffic crashes, prevent them and minimize injuries when they do occur.Related Links WASHINGTON, March 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Distracted driving tops drivers list of growing dangers on the road, according to a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index shows that 88 percent of drivers believe distracted driving is on the rise, topping other risky behaviors like: