Despite years of public awareness campaigns, evolving traffic laws, and increasingly advanced vehicle safety features, distracted driving remains a persistent and growing problem in 2025. Tools like ...

How many accidents are caused by texting and driving? Most people know that texting behind the wheel can increase the likelihood of a crash, but just how many accidents are caused by texting and ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this year the Department of Transportation is marking the occasion with an unprecedented - and memorable - ad campaign. The centerpiece is a 30-second ...

Happy Friday and welcome to Critical Materials, your morning source for the biggest stories shaping the future of the auto industry. On today's docket: Elon Musk says you can text and drive on Full ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said texting while driving with the EV maker’s newest Full Self-Driving software enabled is okay to do. Elon Musk has given the thumbs-up to some Tesla drivers texting behind the ...

Way too many people died last year because someone couldn’t wait to make a call or send a text. Stand near any busy road, and ...

Explore 2025 texting and driving trends, including Gen Z distracted driving behaviors, crash statistics, and how in-car tech impacts safety on the road.