DriveSmart

Are Cellphones Increasing Colorado Motorcyclist Fatalities?

It’s been almost a year since a couple from Parker lost their lives to a distracted driving collision. They were riding their Harley-Davidson with a friend on a Saturday afternoon, when a woman, who was texting on her cellphone, crashed into their bike. On January 20th, that woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison… read more

Could Phone Manufacturers Prevent Distracted Driving Crashes?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed automakers and smartphone manufacturers work together to prevent distracted driving crashes. Under the proposal, onboard computer systems found in many new vehicles would block features on smartphones from working. Features like video, texting, internet browsing and selfies would be locked while vehicles are in motion. This… read more