Category: Distracted Driving

Distracted driving laws vary from state to state, and because they can differ so much, and are often updated, it can be difficult to know what is actually against the law. Is talking on the phone allowed, or only if…

South Carolina lawmakers propose to fight distracted driving with the Hands-Free Act, which would make it illegal to hold a cell phone, computer or other wireless device while driving in South Carolina. Cell phones are a common source of distraction for motorists…

We love our pets as much as anyone, but we know that when pets travel with us in a car or truck, they must be crated or restrained, or they can cause a car crash. A recent study from Volvo Car…

We often hear about how technology makes driving more dangerous today. Simply put: Technology tempts people to multi-task when they drive. Instead of focusing on the road, many drivers glance down at their phones to make a call, send a…

According to Distraction.gov, “Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety.” Distracted driving is a huge problem in the United States, and in particular, in South…

Summer is the season for family vacations and road trips. This means that in the coming months, you can expect to see more cars on the roads and highways in and around Myrtle Beach. Whether drivers are making Myrtle Beach…

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time designated to raise awareness nationwide about the dangers of texting while driving and driving while distracted. Each year various groups and agencies such as the National Safety Council (NSC) and the National…

Texting while driving is an extremely dangerous act. According to Distraction.gov, the official U.S. government website for distracted driving, in a single recent year, there were 3,154 people killed in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver. Many of these…

For teenagers, getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage. As parents, we remember our own excitement at passing our driving exam and getting our first set of wheels. We also remember that as teenagers, we seldom appreciated the…

The car is supposed to be the place where you concentrate on safely getting from place to place. Increasingly, though, a number of technological and other diversions can distract you from the task at hand. Distracted driving is leading to more and…