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Woman frees up hands for texting by driving with feet (PHOTO)

I don't know why this woman is trying this hard to make me mad when I DON'T EVEN KNOW HER. 

In photos submitted to WPVI in Philadelphia, a woman is seen not letting pesky ol' driving get in the way of not driving. Instead of even pretending to drive like a pretend-responsible human being, she has her feet up on the steering wheel, eyes - and hands! - focused entirely on the non-task of screwing around on her phone. Somebody please arrest her. 

Teacher warns young drivers about texting

Drunken driving deaths are down, way down: Like 28 percent down since 2005. But distracted driving deaths are up. Like 650 percent up over the same period.

Of course, some of that can be explained because virtually no one had a smartphone 10 years ago. But the numbers are still startling.

Texas Still A Leader In Teen Driver Car Accident Fatalities

Texas Still A Leader In Teen Driver Car Accident Fatalities

Motor vehicle accidents are still a primary cause of death for teens behind the wheel. Texas is still among the highest in teen driving fatalities, with only three states in the nation reporting more. While this is down slightly from last year (second highest), Corpus Christi and other Texas cities have continued to report some of the highest numbers of teen auto collision deaths in the nation. Go here to read about what a parent can do...
Will Corpus Christi Distracted Driver Law Reduce Car Accidents?

Will Corpus Christi Distracted Driver Law Reduce Car Accidents?

In Corpus Christi, a city law passed that imposes a $500 fine if the police spot a driver using a cell phone. For years, car accident attorneys in Corpus Christi and across the country have been seeing more cases involving driver distraction. In our previous blog posts, we have discussed how prevalent the problem has become. In this day and age, everyone is tied to their smartphones. Car manufacturers are adding more options to incorporate hands-free operation of a phone. But will/would this law reduce auto accidents? 
Even as laws get tougher, distracted driving is on the rise

Even as laws get tougher, distracted driving is on the rise

More and more data show just how dangerous it is to drive while distracted by cell phones. However, it seems like the knowledge isn't keeping drivers from picking up their phones while behind the wheel. Increasingly, states are passing laws against distracted driving, but more and more drivers are ignoring them.