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A new lawsuit claims the tech giant put unrealistic expectations on a delivery driver that caused a collision and resulted in a motorcyclist losing his leg.
The most distracted truck drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a “near collision” than other drivers, according to new data insights released July 22 by Omnitracs.
The AI-enabled capabilities trigger notifications and real-time alerts for pedestrian collision, speeding over the posted limit, progressive fatigue and drowsiness, and intersection violations.
More than 25% of all traffic deaths are due to alcohol-impaired drivers and 300,000 people are injured every year in alcohol-related crashes.
Observed driver use of handheld cell phones dropped by 33% following increased enforcement and consumer awareness.
The dramatic jump over 2020 figure underscores the seriousness of a leading traffic safety threat.
In the era of COVID-19, constant dependence on devices for connection has extended to our cars.
The results should frighten any driver to keep the eyes off the smartphone and on the road.
Fleet managers identified distracted driving, injury, safety, regulation comprehension and hours of service compliance as their top five driver concerns, according to a J. J. Keller study.
In 2018, distracted driving contributed to 2,841 deaths and 938,000 accidents, according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and NHTSA.
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