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More parents admit to multi-tasking behind the wheel

While most parents consider children precious cargo, their driving habits don't always reflect that.

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Metro operator caught using cellphone now out of a job

A train operator no longer works for Metro after he was caught on camera looking at his cellphone.

Tags: Metro, cellphone, safety, john aaron, Unsuck DC Metro

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Va. legislature sends texting bill to governor

Virginia would match D.C. and Maryland's texting while driving bans and has sent a bill cracking down on the practice to the governor.

Tags: Virginia General Assembly, texting and driving,

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Va panels advance distracted driver penalties

Tags: texting and driving, Virginia General Assembly

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Senate panel backs car door opening bill

Tags: Roanoke County, texting while driving, Rocky Mount

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Teens learn the dangers of distracted driving

On Sunday afternoon, personal speeches were given by two teenagers who suffered serious consequences because of distracted driving.

Tags: texting while driving, Teen Roadway Safety Advocates, National Organizations for Youth Safety Teen Distracted Driving Summit, Wil Craig, Amanda Kloehr

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Holiday travel: Heads up, more drivers on their phones

The days surrounding Thanksgiving are some of the year's busiest on the roads, and a survey suggests more drivers will have their eyes on their phones while driving.

Tags: andrew mollenbeck, Thanksgiving, travel, state farm

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Students to see new video on driving distractions

Tags: texting and driving, The Shock Trauma Center, Motor Vehicle Administration

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Virtual program shows teens dangers of distracted driving (VIDEO)

One Simple Decision is a virtual program that not only highlights the dangers of distracted and drunken driving, but it also paints a vivid picture of what happens after a crash.

Tags: Adam Tuss, drunken driving, One Simple Decision

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'Stop the Texts' day zeroes in on distracted driving

May 1 is national "Stop the Texts" day, an effort to get drivers to focus behind the wheel.

Tags: Adam Tuss, stop the texts day,

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