Is Driving More Dangerous Than Ever Before?

A new distracted driving study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals sobering statistics about the dangers of driving today. Distracted driving caused by external influences, such as smartphones and tablets, has been the leading cause of car accidents within the U.S. in recent years. The study conducted by the NHTSA also found that there are approximately 660,000 drivers experiencing driving distractions while they’re on the road at any point in time. According to the National Safety Council, Americans have a 1 in 14 chance of being involved in a fatal car accident, meaning that Americans are currently more likely to die in a car accident than in an airplane crash. Certain state law enforcement officials have been attempting to crack down on violators of distracted driving laws in order to help prevent the distracted driving epidemic from growing stronger.