In-vehicle videos highlight other distractions, such as reading, writing and touchscreen menus on dashboards
Study finds shootings, crashes and drug overdoses contribute to a 2-year gap in life expectancy
More than one-third had near misses during driving test after work, small study finds
Rate has dropped by nearly one-third since 1990
About 400 deaths a year might be prevented if more people wore rear seatbelts
Over 500 wheelchair-using Americans died in such accidents over 6 years, researchers report
Suggestions for a safer transition
Parents should take measurements to ensure seats fit properly inside vehicle, researchers advise
Most devices aren't used properly
Used properly, they can reduce risk of serious injuries by 45 percent, researchers say
Experts recommend getting out of stuck vehicles, and having portable CO detectors
Many adults are calling, texting when behind the wheel, survey finds
Protective gear and training are essential
But study finds effect isn't doubled, and alcohol still more dangerous than pot
Study suggests despite getting licenses, adolescents lacked key skills to stay safe
Massachusetts study found 40 percent drop in serious accidents among teens once new laws passed
Walk a lap around the car before you drive
More than two-thirds of those injured, killed in crashes with teen drivers are other people
But U.S. death toll still higher than a decade ago, researchers say
Understanding how head trauma affects driving behavior could help improve traffic safety, study says
Researchers also report that car crashes cause 1 in 7 unintentional deaths in older Americans
Most favor restrictions on speed and passengers
Study tallied savings from fewer medical bills, lower legal costs, lost productivity and property damage
Researchers believe thousands of fatalities could be avoided each year
Hospitalizations from auto accidents down 7 percent in states with restrictions
Study authors and expert say better supervision, less smartphone use might cut the risk
No similar rise seen in areas of same states that aren't considered spring break destinations
Study says yes, but experts say the technology must first be refined and gain wider acceptance
U.S. government report finds 1 in 3 who died weren't wearing seat belts
Governors' safety group reports more than 2,100 killed in early 2014
Recent survivors more likely to make errors and have collisions in simulated tests
Race also played a role, with blacks more likely to visit ER after crashes than whites, Hispanics
Front-facing models unsafe before age 2, experts say
Study of nine states found victims were under the influence when they crashed
State highway officials renew their warnings about drunk driving
Study found nearly half of teen crashes involved cars more than a decade old
Shift to lower-cost transportation carries a hefty price
Study found that in head-on collisions, lowest death rate was seen among those aged 15-24
Study highlights risks associated with all-terrain vehicles
These disorders linked to risk for car accidents and poor health, study suggests
And lock the car when not in use
Always wear safety belt
Suggestions for nighttime travel
Be careful of trick-or-treaters
Medical costs of those collisions top $18 billion, U.S. government estimates
Babies should ride in a rear-facing device
When, where crash happened affected by whether male or female was behind the wheel, study finds
Survey also finds that many text mom and dad from behind the wheel
Almost 140 children and adults die every year in school transportation accidents
Parents should limit car use, point out unsafe driving behaviors, be a good role model, set 'carfews'