Cell phone distraction while on the job is becoming a serious problem. A new study, Digital Distraction & Workplace Safety, issued by Screen Education, reported that survey respondents estimated that ...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — a good time to be mindful about potential hazards on the road. Laura Adams, senior analyst with Aceable, an Austin, Texas-based driver education company, ...
Eating, drinking and other manual activities are the most dangerous distractions for drivers, University of Canberra researchers have found. Their recent study also found auditory distractions, like ...
Scientists have conducted an experiment using thermal imaging and wearable sensors to better understand the stress and performance patterns of so-called knowledge workers. With seemingly endless ...
Across the United States this year, more and more policies banning student cellphone use in K-12 schools are being enacted at state and district levels. While cellphones are a major source of ...
A research team found that haptic feedback (such as vibration feedback) causes distraction, but this loss of focus lasts only for about one second. The findings can help designers improve the ...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an integral part of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and its mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce ...