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In order for teen drivers in California to get their provisional driving permit, they must complete a state-approved Driver’s Ed course and pass their written driving test. As part of the Driver’s Ed program, teen drivers are required to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of practice driving behind the wheel. The...
Most of us know the drill by now. Don’t text or use your phone while you’re driving. But despite knowing about the dangers of distracted driving, it can be very difficult not to pick up that phone when it rings, or when you hear that distinctive sound alerting you to the fact that a text...
Most of us have done it. You’re in a rush to get from point A to point B, and in the hurry to get out of the house and into your vehicle, you didn’t have a chance to eat. So you pull into a drive-through somewhere along the way to your destination and order a...
As parents our children are so precious to us. We want only the very best for them, and try our best to protect them. However, accidents are often unpredictable, and if an accident does happen, the best way to protect our children is to make sure they are properly buckled up while riding in our...
Age-related research studies on driving often focus on younger, teen drivers, but there is a need for more comprehensive research on seniors who drive. Currently there is very little data existing about the relationship between older age and driving. When relatives or doctors encourage a senior driver to give up driving, for example, anecdotal evidence...
With the increase in popularity of ride-hailing services such as Uber and its competitor Lyft, more and more drivers are signing up with such services as a way to make some extra money on the side. But just how safe is it to answer that service call while you’re on the road? Not very safe...
Even as Los Angeles has started adding more bike lanes as part of its city bike route plan, a disturbing trend has been taking place, one that may make many bicyclists hesitant to take advantage of the city’s new bike lanes. And who can blame them? According to the L.A. Times, while the overall number...
If you’re the parent of a child who plays football, the recent concerns about concussions among football players are most likely the cause of quite a few worries. But will new and upcoming technologies help reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries on the football field? While helmets help reduce the risk of severe brain...
There’s a certain excitement that fills a couple’s life when they’re expecting a baby. As the child’s due date approaches, the sound of the baby’s heartbeat, the image on the ultrasound technician’s monitor, every little fetal kick the mother feels are all experiences that parents treasure. Ultrasound imaging is the most common medical imaging procedure...
We’ve all seen the distracted driving campaigns targeting the nation’s drivers. Use of a cellphone, whether to text, talk, check email or look something up online, can have potentially tragic consequences. But what about those driving police vehicles, fire trucks or ambulances? Distracted driving is also an issue with police cars and other emergency response...
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