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Teen Texting and Driving in the U.S. (2012) »
Even shocking to consider: this data only captures the number of teens who admit to texting while driving - the…
The Most Distracting Thing You Can Do While Driving »
For driving under the influence, alcohol and drugs are often considered the worst distractions. A new study has found a…
The Danger of Texting and Driving »
Texting has surpassed intoxication as the leading cause of death among teen drivers. Every year, 3000 teenagers lose their lives…
More People Are Biking—But Cars Still Rule the Daily Commute »
May 16th is National Bike to Work Day — and boy do we need it! Although the number of people…
76% of Us Could Save Money Getting to Work »
In 2013, seventy-six percent of American workers drove alone while just nine percent carpooled. But according to PuckerMob carpoolers "save…
The Stagnant and Costly Amtrak System »
From 1991 to 2012, air travel miles increased by 68 percent, compared to only an 8 percent growth in Amtrak…
Late To Work? Be Prepared To Wait In These Cities »
When you're trying to make it to work on time, traffic can be absolutely infuriating. New Yorkers know this rage…
Are We Ready For Self-Driving Cars? »
Are we willing to embrace the technology of the future? When it comes to the possibility of self-driving cars, Americans…
With Smartphones, It's Much More Than Texting And Driving »
When it comes to using smartphones on the road, there are many more ways than just texting to become a…
Not enough time in a day? Here is why. »
For the data the average lifespan is 78.7 years. Further questions regarding the methodology are answered on the source site.…
Adults Know It's Wrong But Still Do It More Than Teens »
The link between cell phone use and slower reaction time has been reported for years and yet, many Americans are…
Farmingdale: A Dangerous Place to Drive »
After the unfortunate accident in Farmingdale that claimed the lives of 5 teens, it is clear that Farmingdale is a…
Vehicle Miles Traveled Annually per Licensed Driver by Age »
As Americans get into their twenties, the amount of miles traveled annually doubles from that of their teens. The most…
Smaller Percentage of Licensed Drivers on the Road »
The percentage of driving aged Americans who actually possess drivers licenses is on the decline. With the most recent percentage…
Decreasing Reliance on Public School Transportation »
The percentage of students transported at public expense has been slowly decreasing since peaking at 61.3% in 1984-85. In 2007-08,…
Older Women Are More Cautious Drivers Than Men »
When surveyed, American women over age 65 were more likely to avoid driving in certain conditions than men of the…
Fuel Efficiency Over the Years »
Average fuel economy of U.S. light-duty vehicles has increased over 80%, from 13.1 mpg in 1975 to 23.8 mpg in…
Cars vs.Trucks: Which is the true American vehicle? »
Trucks as a percentage of total U.S. light-duty vehicles increased from 16.4% in 1980 to 44.9% in 2004, the highest…
Carpooling to Work Less Popular; More People Driving Alone »
The number of people carpooling to work has decreased from 19.1 million people in 1980 to just 14.4 million in…
Young Americans Aren't Getting Driver's Licenses »
Fewer young Americans are getting their driver's licenses. In 1983, 68.9% of 17-year-olds had driver's licenses, but by 2010, only…
Drunk Driving Fatal Crashes, by Age Group »
In 2008, 11,773 fatalities (23% of all traffic fatalities) were the result of alcohol-impaired driving, a 6% decrease since 1998.…
Who's likely to fall asleep while driving? »
People who tend to sleep 6 hours or less also tend to be the most likely to fall asleep while…