Tag: distracted driving
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Apple’s New ‘Do Not Disturb’ Feature Aims to Reduce Distracted Driving
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, distractions while driving are an unfortunate reality. A staggering 62% of parents admit to checking their phones for calls or responding to messages while behind the wheel. However, we don’t need statistics to understand how easily our attention can drift from the road. The temptation to glance at…
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Drive Safely: A Call to Action for the Safety of Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast At my son’s school, the fourth grade marks a significant milestone: students can begin walking home independently. Teachers no longer have the responsibility to ensure that kids are picked up by a designated guardian. As the school day wraps up, if children aren’t boarding a bus or attending an after-school program, they’re…
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Texting and Driving: Parents Are Setting a Poor Example
Get Pregnant Fast The troubling reality of texting and driving among teenagers is alarming—about 40% of them admit to it, and this doesn’t even account for those who might be less forthcoming. While it’s easy to criticize the younger generation for their risky behavior, studies reveal that they are largely mirroring what they see in…
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The Real Risks of Distracted Driving (And They Go Beyond Just Texting)
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to driving, I am extremely vigilant about avoiding texting behind the wheel. As a parent of two teenage daughters, one of whom has just received her driving permit, I feel a strong responsibility to set a good example of safe driving practices. If I absolutely need to send or…