Police Try to Thumb a Ride With Anti-Texting Message - WSJ.com

Police Try to Thumb a Ride With Anti-Texting Message - WSJ.com
Iowa police are on the lookout for drivers who send text messages behind the wheel. So far, the effort is all thumbs.

Instead of tickets, police are giving texting drivers colorful bands to wear on their thumbs that say: "TXTNG KILLS."

The bands are part of a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving under a new law prohibiting the practice that took effect July 1. For the first year, police can give scofflaws warnings only. Next year, fines will kick in.

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State Farm Data Shows That October Remains Most Dangerous Month for Teen Crashes - Forbes.com

State Farm Data Shows That October Remains Most Dangerous Month for Teen Crashes - Forbes.com
Newly analyzed State Farm claims data shows the trend continues - October remains the most dangerous month of the year for teen driver crashes. According to claims data spanning the last seven years, the highest number of injury or collision claims filed by 16- and 17-year-old drivers continues to hit a high point in October, spiking by about 15 percent when compared to other months of the year.

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AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety - Media

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety - Media
Teens Not Exposed to Diverse Driving Experience Prior to Licensing, Finds AAA Foundation Study
In advance of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 17-23), today the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released the first naturalistic study using in-vehicle cameras to capture teenage drivers and their parents during their supervised driving phase. Nearly half (47 percent) of parents in the study reported that after the year-long learner’s stage, there was still at least one condition in which they did not feel comfortable letting their teen drive. Yet, more than one-third (37 percent) of these families allowed their teen to obtain a license within a month of being eligible, although a few families restricted driving in certain scenarios.

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in this country. The first few years of unsupervised driving are the most dangerous – 1,368 U.S. teen drivers age 15-18 died in traffic crashes in 2008. However, teens are clearly a danger to others as well because the total number of deaths resulting from these crashes was 3,431. 

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My Acura - iPhone App

My Acura - iPhone App
Now, with the official My Acura iPhone App, you can take the power of My Acura with you. This handy app features the My Acura how-to videos on a variety of sophisticated technologies for the complete 2010 Acura lineup, including how to use the Acura Navigation System, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and personalized settings, just to name a few. You can also use the iPhone app to retrieve your radio or navigation codes.  The My Acura iPhone App is available for free download from the Apple iTunes App Store.

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Acura's 25th Anniversary | Acura Owners Celebrate Acura

Acura's 25th Anniversary | Acura Owners Celebrate Acura
Celebrate is a site for Acura owners to share their stories with other Acura owners. From the world's first Japanese luxury vehicles, the Legend and Integra, to our latest efforts including the groundbreaking ZDX, Acura has spent the last 25 years advancing the automotive experience. Engineered to connect with your life in as many places as possible, your Acura has no doubt played a part in a lot of your stories. To help us celebrate our anniversary, we'd like you to share some of them.
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