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27
Jun

Kudos to Car Talk

Tom & Ray were among the first public figures to spotlight the danger of distracted driving. Here at End Distracted Driving, we want to give a shout out to the Car Talk website. Thanks, Car Talk and NPR! Thanks for posting our video on the faces of distracted driving on their website. We’re proud to

20
Jun

Better Business Bureau and U.S. Department of Transportation Team Up to Fight Distracted Driving

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Better Business Bureau are joining forces to fight distracted driving. The two organizations will partner to educate employers and consumers about the dangers of distracted driving. The Better Business Bureau will feature a link on its national website to a free tool kit created by USDOT that provides

15
Jun

California serious about sending a message to motorists about the dangers of distracted driving-More than 52,000 messages

  April was distracted driving awareness month and California took it seriously. As part of a state-wide effort to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, cell phone and texting, California’s police officers issued more than 52,000 citations for violations of laws which had been on the books for two years. This is an

13
Jun

Is Auto Safety More Important than Quick Connections to Facebook and Twitter?

Written by Joel D. Feldman NHTSA Director, David Strickland has put auto makers on notice that their efforts to ramp up in-car technology to provide faster internet connections will be strictly scrutinized and that these efforts fly in the face of common sense safety considerations for drivers. US Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray La Hood, the most

10
Jun

Disney-Pixar and NHTSA Produce Distracted Driving Public Service Video for Kids

Written by Joel Feldman Recognizing that distracted driving is a threat to world-wide health, Disney-Pixar, in connection with NHTSA, has produced a public service video, Only the Bad Guys, that will introduce children to the dangers of distracted driving. The intention is to teach safe driving behaviors long before kids ever begin to drive. Kids

20
May

“Every 15 Minutes”

Life’s lessons are best learned through experience. Unfortunately, when the target audience is teens and the topic is drinking and driving or texting while driving, experience is not the teacher of choice. The Every 15 Minutes Program offers real-life experience without the real-life risks. This emotionally charged program, entitled “Every 15 Minutes”, is an event

15
May

Casey Feldman Foundation Sponsored NOYS Youth – Turn It Around Awards

The Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation, in cooperation with the National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS) and the National Highway Transportation Association (NHTSA) has participated in sponsoring a program that offers prizes to organizations on behalf of youths that submit projects which turn a tragedy into an opportunity for positive change. If you started a project