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28
Oct

Digital Detox: I Gave Up My Smartphone for 22 Days

Kudos to Laura Carney gave up her smartphone for 22 days and will be doing so annually in honor of her late father and Casey Feldman, both of whom were killed by distracted drivers. While Laura had already given up her smartphone use while driving, she decided to see how giving it up completely would affect her life overall. Read about Laura’s journey, what she discovered, the aftermath and tips if you want to modify your smartphone use.

autonomous car tech and distracted driving

02
Oct

Are We Ready for Autonomous Car Features?

by End Distracted Driving | Distracted Driving

Crashes involving distracted driving kill thousands of people every year. The statistics fluctuate very little. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that from 2013 to 2017, distracted driving contributed to about 10 percent of all fatal crashes in the U.S. Clearly, our driving culture has not changed. Do we need our

11
Sep

Firehouse Subs – More Than Just a Restaurant Chain

by Melanie Riehl | Distracted Driving Updates

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded over $44 million in grants since its inception following Hurricane Katrina. Their philanthropy has extended to end distracted and impaired driving as they work with EndDD.org […]

07
Sep

At Lear Corporation, People Are Its Greatest Resource

by Melanie Riehl | Distracted Driving Updates, Take Action To Improve Road Safety

At Lear Corporation, people are its greatest resource. The company would not be where it is today without its manpower; it has grown to employ more than 161,000 employees across 39 different countries. As a global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, Lear products have made their way into 400 vehicle nameplates. However, Lear

27
Aug

Distracted Driving is Dangerous But, Also Disrespectful

by webdev | Presentation Videos

Many of us are taught from an early age to respect others. It is a core value. But many of us toss our respect for others out the window when we drive. Respect, as a reason to choose to drive without distraction is explored in this video. Thank you to our sponsor Firehouse Subs Public

07
Aug

FOX 5 San Diego speaks with Joel Feldman about his crusade to end distracted driving

by End Distracted Driving | Distracted Driving Updates, EndDD in the News, Videos

Chris Murphy, reporter with FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB), spoke with Joel Feldman on 7-29-19 about Casey’s death ten years ago and his crusade to end distracted driving.

11
Apr

A Powerful New Weapon in the Fight Against Distracted Driving

by Joel Feldman | Distracted Driving, Distracted Driving Updates, EndDD Featured Articles

Travelers Insurance Company’s “Unfinished Stories” tell the stories of those killed by distracted driving in a way that has never been done before. Howard Stein was killed by a driver who was programming her GPS three months before his first grandchild, Evie, was born. He will never know the joy of being a grandfather and

05
Apr

Preventing Distracted Driving Will Require a Change in Strategy

by End Distracted Driving | Distracted Driving Research

We see it practically every time we drive: drivers who are focused on their smartphones rather than on the road. Recent studies suggest that despite educational campaigns and a growing awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, the problem is not getting better. According to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey, from 2016 to

05
Apr

Technology We Can Use to Keep Us and Those We Care About Safe from Driving Distractions

by End Distracted Driving | Distracted Driving

By: Ashley Turner Each and every time we get behind the wheel, we are putting our lives and the lives of others at risk. Thankfully, we live in a time where we have more resources than ever before to fight being a distracted driver, to improve our driving skills, and to help our family and friends

Distracted Driving Archives | Page 6 of 45 | EndDD

Digital Detox: I Gave Up My Smartphone for 22 Days

Are We Ready for Autonomous Car Features?

Firehouse Subs – More Than Just a Restaurant Chain

At Lear Corporation, People Are Its Greatest Resource

Distracted Driving is Dangerous But, Also Disrespectful

FOX 5 San Diego speaks with Joel Feldman about his crusade to end distracted driving

A Powerful New Weapon in the Fight Against Distracted Driving

Preventing Distracted Driving Will Require a Change in Strategy

Technology We Can Use to Keep Us and Those We Care About Safe from Driving Distractions

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