Talking on a mobile phone, texting, checking a location on a map, and eating distracts motorists. It doesn’t come as much of a surprise to…
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Auto insurance premiums head skywards due to smartphone use
The Washington Insurance Commissioner’s Office has blamed mobile device use for a 5.9 percent rate increase. Consumers wondering why they’re paying higher auto insurance premiums…
5 Reasons Texting and Driving is a Terrible Habit
Texting and driving is a terrible habit. The statistics don’t lie. Here are five great reasons not to send a text while behind the wheel.…
Top Safe Driving Apps List Released By Insurance Panda
Insurance Panda, an auto insurance quote comparison website located in Manhattan, NYC, has released a list of the top “safe driving” mobile applications. These apps,…
Auto insurance rates could change with improved texting enforcement
Federal grants are assisting authorities to crack down on illegal cell phone behaviors behind the wheel. Drivers who have been able to get away with…
Distracted driving from texting increases odds of crash by 23 times
Writing or reading a text on a smartphone takes the eyes off the road for too long. The National Safety Council’s (NSC) statistics regarding distracted…
Mobile commerce application uses GPS to reduce distracted driving behaviors
The new patent-pending mobile commerce Drive Save Mode app reduces the risk posed by distracted driving. Mobile commerce has stepped up to help encourage safer…
