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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.

Video: Texas flash flood carries away Jeep with driver still inside

First things first: according to witnesses, the driver of the vehicle survived. Now, please gaze in horror at the speed at which the flood waters rise in this video captured this week in Texas (there's a bit of strong language from the terrified onlooker filming, so turn the volume down if you have delicate ears). I'm not sure what the circumstances surrounding this video were, but I think it's safe to assume that this wasn't intentional, and it's a good lesson in understanding where the "flash" in "flash flood" comes from.

6 things you should know about drunk driving cases

A collision with a drunk driver is usually very serious, and often fatal, because drunk drivers speed, run red lights and cross the center line resulting in high impact crashes. Those who survive must deal with injuries, long-term medical treatment, medical bills and lost wages. In wrongful death cases, spouses and children are grieving and still have to deal with the loss of income and funeral bills.

Here's what you should know:

DATA: Kentucky boating deaths on pace for five-year high

DATA: Kentucky boating deaths on pace for five-year high

With its proximity to major waterways such as Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, boating is a hugely popular pastime in the Bluegrass State. According to the Coast Guard, Kentucky may have one of the deadliest years for boaters in recent history. Read more about boating accidents here. 
Drunk Driving Loophole Endangers Floridians

Drunk Driving Loophole Endangers Floridians

The danger in this new loophole is that it could allow drunk drivers who would otherwise be instantly identified as dangerously intoxicated to pass through DUI checkpoints freely and continue driving. Unleashed back onto the roads, drunk drivers can easily cause serious accidents with other cars, pedestrians, and cyclists. Read more on this important safety issue here.
Can DUIs be a thing of the past?

Can DUIs be a thing of the past?

We’ve all heard of cars getting smarter, where technology is integrated into the vehicle. Things like rear-view cameras will become mandatory(link is external) for new cars in 2018, for example, and already we’re used to anti-lock brakes. Now, the DADSS program (the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety)(link is external) has introduced a new technology that has to potential to eliminate DUIs all over the country.

Drunk vs. Drowsy Driving

Drunk vs. Drowsy Driving

Which is more dangerous, drunk driving or drowsy driving? The statistics on drowsy driving may surprise you...

Tips on avoiding a DUI

Tips on avoiding a DUI

There are more ways than every to avoid a DUI nowadays. Personal injury attorney Bill Coats in Bellingham, WA writes about creative ways to use technology to avoid one, as well as tried and true common sense. For tips on safe and sober driving, click here. 

Being drunk makes you much more likely to crash. Here's how to avoid it

Being drunk makes you much more likely to crash. Here's how to avoid it

At .08 BAC, a driver is 11 times more likely than the non-drinking driver to be involved in a crash. It's easy to avoid driving drunk. From Bellingham, WA personal injury attorney Bill Coats, here are tips on how to protect yourself and loved ones from driving drunk.

Do ignition interlock devices work to keep drunk drivers off the roads?

Do ignition interlock devices work to keep drunk drivers off the roads?

If a drunk driver is caught and reprimanded through fines, loss of license, and even jail time, does it mean that the lesson is learned? Unfortunately, the data says no. The hope is always that he or she will never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol again. An ignition interlock device can greatly reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road by enforcing behavior change and consequences for harmful choices. Click here to learn more about the effectiveness of interlock devices in keeping drunk drivers off the roads.