News about texting
  • Phones are distractions during catch-ups

    Sick of your friends tweeting during dinner or constantly texting on nights out?

  • Phones, makeup hazards for young drivers

    Texting, talking on mobile phones and applying makeup while driving have been highlighted as common causes of car accidents involving young people.

  • SMS lotto scam hits WA

    West Australians have been alerted about a Powerball lottery scam circulating through mobile phone text messages.

  • Mobile phone bans don't work? Try duct tape

    A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute indicates that laws preventing motorists from texting or using handheld cell phones while driving haven't led to a large drop in the number of vehicle crashes.

  • Texting drivers are more dangerous than talkers

    You obviously don't need to be told that texting and driving are two complex tasks that don’t mix well. But a new study by University of Utah researchers sheds light on why and finds that this activity is even more dangerous than talking on a cell phone while driving.

Features about texting
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    Banning texting while driving will help

    Banning texting while driving is such a no-brainer that it's hard to believe there is even a discussion. States may say they have better things to do, but when the feds threaten to cut off highway funding they'll find the time. Good for the feds.

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