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On Jan. 26, 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation
issued a nationwide ban prohibiting drivers of commercial
vehicles, such as large trucks and buses, from texting while
driving. Those who are caught may be subject to civil or
criminal penalties of up to $2,750.
“We want the drivers of big rigs
and buses — and those who share the
road with them — to be safe,” said U.S.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
“This is an important safety step, and
we will be taking more to eliminate the
threat of distracted driving.”
USRider applauds the ban. Driving
demands close attention and focus.
Evidence shows that even hands-free
devices do not reduce the risk of an accident.
The underlying problem is that
your brain is distracted.
Research conducted by the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration
shows that drivers who send and
receive text messages take their eyes
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iPhone applications can help you
organize your horse life to maximize
efficiency and cut paper use. Here are some recommendations.
(All are free, except Car Care, which is $4.99.)
• Accuweather. This app provides forecasts, in-motion
radar, alerts, and warnings for multiple locations.
• Evernote. Going to an out-of-town show? Create a
notebook for packing lists, awards won, to-do lists for
each day, and ride times you’ve downloaded from the
venue’s website.
• AroundMe. When you’re on the road, this app locates
nearby gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores.
Every listing displays a map and the route you should
take from where you are, and allows you to e-mail the
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Don’t Drive and Text!
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Apps for Horse People
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off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds out of every 6
seconds. At 55 miles per hour, this means that the driver
is traveling the length of a football field, including the end
zones, without looking at the road.
Drivers who text while driving are 20 times more likely to
have an accident than drivers who are
not distracted.
Because of the safety risks associated
with texting, 19 states already
prohibit drivers from texting behind
the wheel, according to the Governors’
Highway Safety Association, and
another 10 states restrict texting by
novice drivers.
USRider’s trailer-accident study
also has found that distracted driving
is one of the primary reasons for
trailer incidents. USRider is against
all texting while driving, and urges
horse owners to voluntarily comply
with this ban while transporting
horses. USR
information to a friend.
• Car Care. Not only does Car Care calculate gas
mileage, but it programs your iPhone to remind you
when oil changes, tire rotations, and maintenance
checks are due. USR
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