6 Tech Tools to Tackle Distracted Driving

Sending or receiving a text while driving distracts a person from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, which at 55 mph is the equivalent of driving the length of an entire football field, blind. Distracted driving is an epidemic with increasing fatalities each year, with a growing number of teens texting behind the wheel

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is encouraging motorists to put down their devices in recognition of the cause

Teens aren't the only culprit. Adults are texting even more than younger drivers according to a study conducted by AT&T. While most people understand the dangers associated with using electronics on the road, one survey finds 660,000 U.S. drivers use cellphones or other devices while driving during the day.

Technology is at the root of the problem, but it can also be the solution. From apps that block mobile phone calls, texts and emails to those that notify you when your loved one is texting and driving, we've rounded up a gallery of tech to help you keep focused on the road Read more...