In-vehicle technology can increase distracted driving – Nationwide

“I do think it’s incredibly dangerous, particularly as we’re coming into July 4, that is when just the peak of collisions happens and it kind of goes all the way to Labor Day,” she said. “The roads are congested, people need to be aware, they need to be present, they need to put their phones down and focus. People expect that commercial vehicle drivers will not follow so closely, and they will use their turn signals. So, it’s not just distracted driving. We all have to drive the best we can on the road to keep us all safe.”