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Driving

Driving is the controlled operation of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus. Although direct operation of a bicycle, a mounted animal (not including chariot operation) or a motorcycle (at least in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia) is commonly called riding, such operators are usually legally considered to be drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road which apply to all drivers.

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US wants tougher drunk driving rule

The US government wants states to crack down more on people driving under the influence of alcohol by lowering the permitted blood-alcohol limit.

Health created May 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving: survey

(HealthDay)—Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.

Pediatrics created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many parents multi-task while driving kids

Many parents are putting their precious cargo at risk while driving, according to survey results that will be presented May 5 and 6 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC.

Pediatrics created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Don't txt n drive: Teens not getting msg

Teens can get hundreds of text messages a day, but one message they aren't getting is that they shouldn't text and drive. Nearly 43 percent of high school students of driving age who were surveyed in 2011 reported texting ...

Pediatrics created May 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Driving with the dog not a good idea for seniors

Senior drivers who always take a pet in the car are at increased risk for being involved in a motor vehicle collision, said University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers. In a study published in Accident An ...

Health created May 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0