Older drivers tend to be distracted longer than younger drivers by in-vehicle infotainment technology, according to a new study by AAA and the University of Utah. Part of the problem, researchers say, ...

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A study released last month found Hawaii has the sixth-highest rate of fatal crashes caused by distracting driving among U.S. states. Using each state’s U.S. Census population data, the study ...