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Poll: Would you use an anti-texting app on your phone?

Poll: Would you use an anti-texting app on your phone?

We want to hear from you. To help get the conversation started, each Monday we post a poll question to our blog, Facebook page and Twitter. This week we want to know how far you would go to prevent the potentials dangers of texting and driving. [...more]

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Join AutoNation – Stop texting while driving

Join AutoNation – Stop texting while driving

While the dangers of texting-and-driving are real, only 30 states have laws banning it. In Florida, where there are no laws regarding cell phones or texting, at least three state representatives have filed legislation for the 2011 legislative session, with more expected. To this end, AutoNation has partnered with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in South [...] [...more]

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Will you join Oprah in “No Phone Zone Day”?

Will you join Oprah in “No Phone Zone Day”?

April 30 marks the first national "No Phone Zone Day," a national day of awareness and public service campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of distracted driving, which claims the lives of nearly 6,000 Americans annually. Will you join Oprah and pledge to make your car a "No Phone Zone"? [...more]

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Is Your Driving Distraction Leading You To Become A Statistic?

Is Your Driving Distraction Leading You To Become A Statistic?

When you hear the words ‘driving distractions’ do you immediately think cell phone user? Maybe you envision a young person driving while texting, or some person talking on their phone oblivious to the other cars around him. Distracted drivers are the number one contributor to crashes and near crashes alike. You also might be surprised by the causes of our distractions. [...more]

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