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April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is a problem on America’s roadways, and Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April helps highlight the issue.



Distracted driving has far-reaching, tragic effects

Distracted driving has far-reaching, tragic effects
April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month and serves as a reminder to keep your eyes—and full attention—on the road.



New slow-moving vehicle video aims to save lives

New slow-moving vehicle video aims to save lives
A new video funded by a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles highway safety grant was created to help reduce traffic deaths involving slow-moving vehicles.



Cellphone use up 57 percent among Va. drivers

Cellphone use up 57 percent among Va. drivers
Phones can be more than a major distraction on the roadways when people die from using them.



Combating distracted driving with technology

Combating distracted driving with technology
Crash avoidance technology could be the most promising avenue for reducing crash risks related to distractions of any type, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.



Protect yourself—and your car—during winter driving

Protect yourself—and your car—during winter driving
When the weather turns cold and roads are wet, they become slick or icy, so use extra caution when driving this winter.



Deaths from distracted driving on the rise

Deaths from distracted driving on the rise
Distracted driving is a fast-growing epidemic in Virginia and across the nation.



Use these tips to stay safe during winter driving

Use these tips to stay safe during winter driving

When the weather is cold and roads are wet, they can become slick or icy. Use extra caution when driving this winter.




Get enough rest before you get on the road

Get enough rest before you get on the road
While electronic devices pose a growing distraction among drivers, a more traditional distraction—drowsiness—still poses a real danger on the road.



National observance urges teens to drive safely

National observance urges teens to drive safely
Too many teens are dying on roadways, and in response the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will observe National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 21-27.



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