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Teenage Driver Cell Phone Use – Distracted driving accounts for an alarming number of traffic accidents in Alaska. This is especially true for teen drivers. The main distraction for drivers is using a cellphone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 18 percent of fatal auto accidents nationwide are caused by distracted drivers. In total, 3,092 people…

Distracted Drivers – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Attempts to change driver behaviors through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education are ongoing. We’ve all seen the reminders that using a cell phone while driving is both dangerous and against the law. Using a cell phone while behind the wheel is one of the biggest…

Distracted driving in Alaska has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — is the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS, applying makeup, eating and drinking. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need…