The recent rise in distracted driving incidents can be attributed to the increased prevalence of smartphone usage and navigation/infotainment systems while driving.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on ...

A 2024 survey conducted by United Tires found that 61% of American drivers use GPS at least once per week. Google Maps was the most popular app choice, used by 63% of drivers, followed by Apple Maps, ...

Telling teens not to text and drive might be outdated soon. It turns out, young drivers aren't using their phones to send messages behind the wheel - they're using it to for entertainment purposes ...

If you’re driving somewhere new in Illinois or just looking for the quickest way to get to your destination, you might be using a navigation app on your phone. But is it legal in Illinois? The state ...

A man who denied using his phone while driving on a motorway changed his plea after video of him caught in the act was shown ...

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Texting while driving is already frowned upon in California, but a recently passed state bill makes it much tougher to use your phone for any reason while driving, reports the Sacramento Bee.

Tennesseans caught using cellphones while driving could face increased fines. On Thursday, the Tennessee Senate voted to pass a bill that increases taxes for drivers using their cellphones. The ...

Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on your smartphone? Or do you risk getting a ticket for using a map app?