ATLANTA — As the summer months approach, roads become busier with travelers heading to vacations, beaches and family gatherings. This seasonal increase in traffic heightens the risk of crashes, often ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Car crash deaths are on the rise, and many experts believe smartphones are to blame. Distracted driving can also be a result of in-car infotainment systems, controlling the ...

An man works his phone as he drives through traffic in Dallas, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Texas lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on texting while driving. (AP ...

Picture this: you’re stopped at a red light with your seatbelt buckled. A text message dings, and you quickly reply. Seems harmless, right? But in fact, you may be breaking the law. Across Canada, all ...

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