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What is Washington's Law on Cellphones While Driving Again?

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:30:21 +0000

Idaho this week adopted new texting and cellphone laws for drivers. We thought we’d review what’s legal and what is NOT in Washington. Without boring you with legal-speak, in a nutshell, if it’s a hand-held device it’s illegal in Washington State. Hands-free devices such as Bluetooth are legal, but talking on your phone or texting [...]

Texting May Have Led To Injury Car Crash Near Ephrata

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:27:04 +0000

The investigation continues, but authorities say texting while driving may have led to a rollover crash that left one of the victims pinned underneath the wreckage of the car. Grant County Sherriffs say 18 year old Michael Jason Clark was driving his SUV near Ephrata Tuesday evening when the vehicle began to drift off the [...]

Pilot Almost Causes Devastating Crash After Texting While Flying

Don Deane — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:54:22 +0000

Texting while driving isn’t the only way to endanger your life with a smartphone. It turns out that texting while flying is spectacularly dangerous, too. On May 27 of last year, the pilot of Jetstar Flight JQ57 from Australia to Singapore became so distracted by incoming text messages that he nearly caused a crash after [...]

Drivers With Cell Phones As Feared As Drunk Drivers

Faith Martin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:34:58 +0000

38.8 % of people said drivers talking or texting are the MOST dangerous people on the road. Speeders and aggressive drivers came in second, at 17.6 % And drunk drivers showed up at 12.6%.

I just read a new survey recently take stating that drivers using cell phones were named our BIGGEST fear on the roads. They even beat out DRUNK DRIVERS!