Researchers show that while strong distractions may automatically capture our attention, the trained brain can rapidly suppress such distractions to help us efficiently reach our goals. Have you ever ...

Distracted driving is the leading factor of crashes in Nebraska, according to DHHS AAA's, Brian Ortner, says there are three main sources of driver distraction: visual, manual and cognitive. Visual ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — a good time to be mindful about potential hazards on the road. Laura Adams, senior analyst with Aceable, an Austin, Texas-based driver education company, ...

Distraction remains a major cause of collisions in the UK. When a driver looks away, removes a hand from the wheel or loses ...

Traffic can change in a second. A glance at a phone or a sip of coffee breaks your focus long enough to miss a stoplight or a merging car. Most drivers think they can multitask, but that illusion ends ...

You probably don’t think you do much with your sense of smell, but your ability to detect odors and use information about what you smell is pretty remarkable. Your sense of smell provides you with ...

Richmond, VA - Each day, over 1, 000 people are injured and nine are killed in crashes involving distracted driving, according to data reported by Drive Smart Virginia. Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual ...

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