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    US auto club: Hands-free still distracts drivers

    2013-06-25T17:52:17Z

    Sensors attached to testers' heads measured brain activity in the AAA study (Photo: AAA)New research shows that hands-free technologies do little to keep drivers' attention focused on the act of driving.The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a non-profit organization, said "dangerous mental distractions" result from drivers' hands-free operation of ...

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    Maine is 33rd U.S. state to ban texting in cars

    2011-06-03T15:43:55Z

    Maine Governor Paul LePage signed the anti-texting bill with several supporters in attendance (Photo: Maine govt)Maine on Friday banned texting while driving, in a move to improve safety on the roads of the northeastern U.S. state. Violators will face a 100 dlr fine."All too often we see drivers with one ...