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DEARBORN, Mich., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Survey commissioned by Ford shows parents and teens wrongly perceive the winter months to be the most deadly time for teens on the road 76 percent of teens and 83 percent of parents consider the dangers of distracted driving to be comparable to drunk driving, yet parents are 40 percent more likely to check their phones while driving than their teenage children Parents are concerned about their teens having safe driving habits, but...

New York auto accident lawyer David Perecman at The Perecman Firm supports DORCs – Distracted Operators Risk Casualties, an organization started by the parents of a 19-year-old allegedly killed by a driver who was using his cellphone while operating his vehicle. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 06, 2013 New York auto accident lawyer David Perecman supports DORCs – Distracted Operators Risk Casualties and wants drivers to think of Evan Lieberman next time they consider texting while driving....

HOLLAND, Mich., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) - Holland professional driver Keith Fielding achieved the remarkable accomplishment of driving over three million consecutive miles without a single preventable accident. To put this in perspective, the distance he has driven is equivalent to driving from San Francisco to New York City 1,030 times in a row or to making over six consecutive round trips to the moon -- all without a preventable accident. He will be honored for...

Top personal injury specialists are ready to handle the tragic annual increase in serious car crashes LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- There are many wonderful things about the summer months, but summer travel and social events mean that more people are on the road, including more young people, and that means more auto accidents. The Law Offices of J. Shaffer Smith & Associates, the personal injury attorney Los Angeles residents turn to first for automotive cases, would...

For most Canadians, car insurance is a major expense, especially when if the rate increases each year. Insurance companies increase rates for many reasons and ComparaSave.com has the inside scoop and tips to avoid rate increases. (PRWEB) May 29, 2013 An increase in car insurance premiums is caused by many factors - some very well know, while others come as a surprise to many Canadians. “Some of the most common reasons for premium increases are obtaining a traffic violation or being...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Feeling drowsy while operating heavy machinery? Industrial and construction equipment maker Caterpillar is working on a way to combat nodding off for workers who may be pulling 10- or 12-hour shifts. According to a statement from Caterpillar, the company is planning to integrate eye-tracking technology created by the Australian company Seeing Machines to detect when a driver is becoming sleepy. Expected to cost up to $20,000 to...

Seattle attorney Chris Davis reminds parents across the country that nearly 16 teen drivers are killed in car accidents during the 100-day span from Memorial Day to Labor Day each summer. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 The arrival of summer vacation may be an exciting time for teen drivers each year, but data published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) shows that the risk of being killed in a car accident nearly doubles for teens age 15-19 during the 100-day span between...

Second only to July Fourth, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest for car travel. In fact, AAA estimates that last year almost 31 million Americans traveled by car during Memorial Day weekend. Ontario, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 With Memorial Day quickly approaching, travel plans are in the works for many Americans and that means crowded highways. Second only to July Fourth, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest for car travel. In fact, AAA estimates that last year almost 31...

Highest Incidence of Fatal Car Crashes Involving Teen Drivers between Memorial and Labor Days ELK GROVE, Calif., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ADEPT Driver, a California company that develops proven crash reduction programs, including the award-winning teenSMART program, encourages teen drivers to make driver safety a priority this summer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121109/SF10286LOGO) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120823/SF62269LOGO) (Logo:...

"Decide to Drive" offers distracted driving safety tips ROSEMONT, Ill., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Summer. For teens and young adults the school break means more time for fun, friends, driving, and unfortunately, distractions - like texting, eating and applying makeup - while driving. In fact, the summer months rank the highest for crashes and related injuries/fatalities among teen drivers and passengers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...