Survey: Drivers Less Worried About Risky Driving Behaviors
A new survey by AAA indicates Americans are less concerned about dangerous driving behaviors, including drunk and drowsy driving, texting and emailing while driving, and violating traffic signs or signals. The survey found that the percentage of people who believe that driving after drinking is a serious threat dropped to 69% in 2012, from a high of 90% in 2009, while the number of people who consider drowsy driving a very serious threat fell from 71% in 2009 to 46% in 2012. Regarding texting while driving, the number of people who believe this is a very serious threat fell six percent, from 87% in 2009 to 81% in 2012. During this period, AAA stated the number of people who admit to texting while driving increased five percent, from 21 to 26%. Lastly, the number of people who consider running red lights to be completely unacceptable fell from 77% in 2009 to 70% in 2012. A total of 38% of respondents admitted to running a red light during the previous month, according to the AAA survey. More here.
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Research: Cell Phone Activities
A new report by the Pew Research Center shows 91% of American adults own a cell phone, and many use their devices for much more than just phone calls. Some of the most popular activities people perform on their cell phones are below:
- 81% of cell phone owners send or receive text messages;
- 60% of cell phone owners access the internet;
- 52% send or receive email;
- 50% download apps;
- 49% get directions, recommendations, or other location-based information;
- 48% listen to music;
- 21% participate in a video call or video chat; and
- 8% "check in" or share their location. Read more here.
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Hey Kid, Watch Where You're Going
New Study Quantifies How Often Teens Walk While Distracted by Technology
High school students can't seem to put their phones down, even when crossing a dangerous street. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, one in five high school students and one in eight middle school students cross the street while doing something with a digital device. Pedestrian injuries among teenagers in particular have been on the rise, increasing 25% in the last five years in the 16-19 year-old age group. Crossing streets while staring at a screen is one suggested reason for this disturbing increase. Listening to music and texting were the top distractions. Thirty-nine percent of the students who were crossing the street while distracted were typing on a cell phone and another 39% were listening to headphones. More here.
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Report: Fatal Work Injuries, 2011
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) show that in the United States, an average of 13 workers die every day from injuries suffered on the job. There were a total of 4,693 fatal work injuries in 2011. Fatal occupational injuries can occur anywhere and at any time. In 2011, at least one worker died from an at-work injury on each of the 365 days of the year. CFOI data show that workers are susceptible to a fatal injury while on the job. Fatally injured workers were employed in over 240 distinct occupations and over 300 unique industries in 2011. The leading event that precipitated fatal work injuries in the United States in 2011 was roadway incidents (1,103
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