August 2016 Archives

Issues related to distracted driving, including the use of Smartphone apps, texting behind the wheel and other forms of distraction have received a great deal of public awareness in recent years. In February, this blog reported that the National Transportation Safety Board put out a nationwide call for drivers to disconnect from electronic devices while in the car. The NTSB and the Federal Aviation Administration view driving a car and flying a plane from different perspectives. In fact, the FAA has authorized Smartphone apps to allow pilots to keep up-to-the-minute on weather conditions, according to the Insurance Journal.