distracted driving Category

• New Distracted Driving Laws Could Soon Be on the Books

  May 14, 2015 | auto, car, Car Sense, distracted driving, driving, Top News | Alex Buczynski | Comments Off on New Distracted Driving Laws Could Soon Be on the Books

  Distracted driving in all its forms is a major issue. Some states have laws banning cell phone use while driving--and there may be similar ones on the way.

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• Join Maria’s Message for a Distracted Driving Presentation

  April 16, 2015 | Car Sense, distracted driving, Local Lowdown, teen driving | Amanda Prischak | Comments Off on Join Maria’s Message for a Distracted Driving Presentation

  Columbus newscaster and Maria's Message founder Dom Tiberi and other special guests are offering an interactive presentation to raise awareness about distracted...

• You Did WHAT Behind the Wheel? People Admit to Odd Behavior in New Distracted Driving Survey

  March 25, 2015 | accidents, auto, car, Car Sense, distracted driving, driving, research, risk, safe driving, Top News | Leah Knapp | Comments Off on You Did WHAT Behind the Wheel? People Admit to Odd Behavior in New Distracted Driving Survey

  Many Americans are driving distracted--and they're doing some pretty crazy stuff behind the wheel. Learn what ERIE found out from a recent distracted driving...

• Infographic: Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel

  March 24, 2015 | Car Sense, distracted driving, Erie Insurance, facts, Insurance tips, Top News | Jennifer Cassano | Comments Off on Infographic: Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel

  ERIE recently surveyed hundreds of drivers about their distracted driving behaviors. Learn which ones were the most common--and the most unbelievable.

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• Graduated Driver Licensing Programs Benefit Teen Drivers

  November 19, 2014 | Car Sense, distracted driving, Erie Insurance, learning to drive, safe driving, safety, teen driving, tips, Top News | Alex Buczynski | Comments Off on Graduated Driver Licensing Programs Benefit Teen Drivers

  Learn how graduated driver licensing programs are helping teens stay safe on the road.

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• Next Up: Radar Guns That Bust Texting Behind the Wheel

  October 8, 2014 | auto, auto insurance, Car Sense, cars, distracted driving, Erie Insurance, Insurance tips, safe driving, safety, texting, Top News | Amanda Prischak | Comments Off on Next Up: Radar Guns That Bust Texting Behind the Wheel

  A company is working on creating the very first radar guns that detect which drivers are texting while driving. Will they work--and will they really help stop behind-the-wheel...

• Start Your Engines! ERIE’s Safe Teen Driving Program Returns Today

  September 17, 2014 | company that cares, distracted driving, Local Lowdown, Shift, teen driving, teens | Amanda Prischak | Comments Off on Start Your Engines! ERIE’s Safe Teen Driving Program Returns Today

  Shift, ERIE's safe teen driving program, returns today. Learn about the ways it can teach your teen to become a safer driver.

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• Start Your Engines! ERIE’s Safe Teen Driving Program Returns Today

  September 17, 2014 | company that cares, distracted driving, Local Lowdown, Shift, teen driving, teens | Amanda Prischak | Comments Off on Start Your Engines! ERIE’s Safe Teen Driving Program Returns Today

  Shift, ERIE's safe teen driving program, returns today. Learn about the ways it can teach your teen to become a safer driver.

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• Infographic: A Hands-Free Phone is Not Risk Free

  April 25, 2014 | accidents, auto, Car Sense, distracted driving, safe driving, safe driving tips, safety, Top News | Amanda Prischak | Comments Off on Infographic: A Hands-Free Phone is Not Risk Free

  Many drivers mistakenly believe a hands-free phone is a safe option behind the wheel. Check out this infographic to learn why this isn't the case at all.

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• How to Handle Hydroplaning

  April 16, 2014 | auto, car safety, Car Sense, Cover Story, distracted driving, good ideas, hydroplaning, safe driving, safe driving tips | Erie Insurance | Comments Off on How to Handle Hydroplaning

  Spring showers can make for some pretty dangerous road conditions. In this series, you'll get tried-and-true tips for driving in heavy rain and avoiding...