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The Three Types of Distraction: Why Texting While Driving Is the Perfect Storm
NHTSA identifies three types of driving distraction: visual, manual, and cognitive. Texting while driving triggers all three simultaneously — making it 23x more likely to cause a crash. Here is the full science.
High School Programs That Are Actually Reducing Teen Distracted Driving
B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to crash. Distracted driving dropped 8.6 percent nationally in 2024. Here are the high school programs actually moving these numbers.
Texas Hands-Free Driving Law 2026: Did SB 47 Finally Become Law?
Did Texas pass SB 47 or a hands-free driving law in 2026? No. Here is what current Texas law says about texting while driving, what the bill would have changed, and what comes next.
Is Voice-to-Text Actually Safe While Driving? The Science Says No
Voice-to-text is the most distracting in-car task ever measured by the AAA Foundation. It scores higher than handheld phone calls on the cognitive distraction scale. Here is the full research breakdown.
Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2026: Everything You Need to Know About April’s Campaign
Distracted Driving Awareness Month runs every April. In 2026 NHTSA’s Put the Phone Away or Pay enforcement ran April 6-13 with a $5M media buy. Here is everything that happened and what you can do.
The Psychology of Phone Addiction: Why Drivers Cannot Ignore Notifications
Americans check their phones 186 times a day in 2026. The neuroscience explains why ignoring a notification while driving feels impossible and what actually overrides it.
Louisiana Hands-Free Law 2025: What Drivers Need to Know Now
Louisiana’s hands-free driving law HB 519 took effect August 1 2025 with full fines from January 1 2026. First offense is $100 rising to $250 in school zones. Here is everything Louisiana drivers need to know.
Gen Z texting while driving statistics: Why 68% Still Text While Driving Despite Knowing the Risks
68 percent of Gen Z drivers admit to texting while driving despite knowing the risks. Here is what the 2025 data from Insurify and NHTSA shows and the real psychology behind why they still do it.
What Happens to Your Car Insurance After a Distracted Driving Ticket?
A distracted driving ticket raises car insurance rates by an average of 43 percent for up to 5 years. Here is exactly what happens to your policy, how long it lasts, and what you can do about it.
The Worst States for Distracted Driving in 2026: State-by-State Rankings
New Mexico leads with nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes caused by distracted drivers. Here are the worst and best US states for distracted driving in 2026, ranked using NHTSA FARS data.