FOCUSING DRIVERS BACK ON THE ROAD : FEDERAL HEARING EXAMINES DISTRACTIONS BEHIND THE WHEEL-- AND ALL AROUND IT

This article focuses on the growing safety concerns regarding the usage of cell phones and other devices while driving. It cites concerns from both the safety-promoting agencies and the automobile and electronics-related industries. Issues such as personal responsibility, restrictions on cell phone usage, traffic accidents and driver distraction are briefly discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Publication Date: July 18, 2000 Remarks: Printout of web document from MSNBC.com website retained in PATH binder no. 8
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • MSNBC

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driving; Electronic equipment; Human factors; News; Safety
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00801210
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: PATH
• Created Date: Nov 7 2000 12:00AM