B105 TODAYS BEST COUNTRY » Driving Distractions http://kkcb.com Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Minnesota Steps Up Texting While Driving And Other Distractions http://kkcb.com/minnesotas-law-with-texting-while-driving-and-other-distractions/ http://kkcb.com/minnesotas-law-with-texting-while-driving-and-other-distractions/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:03 +0000 Cathy Kates http://kkcb.com/?p=63722 Yesterday, many of our local law enforcement, dignitaries and athletes held a press conference at UMD's Romano Gym to bring awareness to the statewide Distracted Driving enforcement effort.  The  increased enforcement will take effect today. Here's some tips on what is considered legal in the state of MN and how to avoid distractions while driving.

]]> http://kkcb.com/minnesotas-law-with-texting-while-driving-and-other-distractions/feed/ 0 Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images The Worst Distractions While Driving http://kkcb.com/the-worst-distractions-while-driving/ http://kkcb.com/the-worst-distractions-while-driving/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 23:34:36 +0000 David Drew http://kkcb.com/?p=5937 We are about to hit the time of the year where there are a lot more cars on the road, with tourists and our own adventures.  Let's all look out for one another out there on the road again this year.  A recent study found that 80% of crashes and 65% of near-crashes are caused by driver distractions.

Keeping hands at ten & two, constantly scanning the horizon and mirrors, and keeping a safe following distance are all trademarks of the safe driver. Eating a cheeseburger, texting a boyfriend, and blasting Lady Gaga are all trademarks of everyone else.

While safety may be first in everyone’s minds, it’s typically last on everyone’s to-do list, which is why the following distractions get people in trouble.

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