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LINKS

Governors Highway Safety Association
Please visit the Governors Highway Safety Association website, to find out more information about the laws for each state in the US.

to find out more information


Department of Motor Vehicles - USA

The Department of Motor Vehicles Online Links for Licenses and Registration for your car or truck - Search By State

New York Times Offers Information About Distracted Driving & Statistics

Times and is very informative and includes the latest  statistics of distracted and cell phone driving, links to related articles, a
game to test your abilities to text and drive, a video & illustrated  timeline of the evolution of the cellular telephone, and a video of people using  simulators ~ I highly recommend it, but don't take my word for it ~ Check it out  for yourself:

Device That Blocks Cell Phone Use
Here is another link to a website that sells a device that will block cell phone use, excluding 911 calls, while the car is in motion.  There is a video that shows you how it works and how easy it is to use not just for teens but for all drivers:


Special Thanks to the The Dahlonega Nugget

In the October 3rd Edition of the Dahlonega Nugget, Writer Sharon Hall's article, titled, Educating Drivers on Dangers of Distraction features Melinda Garnett's story and how Not4Cell was founded. This article has helped to raise public awareness within the county on the dangers of distracted driving, especially among local teens.

An Amazing Article about Distracted Driving Recommended by Teens 4 Safety

A high school club called "Teens 4 Safety" found an amazing article that they think would be great to share with people who
visit my website and I highly recommend it. The page is www.fullcoverageautoinsurances.com/texting-and-driving/

"Teens 4 Safety"
 has a goal to let as many people as possible know about the dangers of distracted driving and are actively searching for other resources to share with people. 
"Hopefully more people will become aware of this horrible issue that is taking too many lives"  says Andrew, a young man who is very dedicated to this worthy cause!  Please be sure and visit their site at Teens4Safety.com.

Special Thanks to The Northwest Baby Boomer Society NWBBS
Jen  is a community coordinator within the town of Lexington in Illinois and has been using my web page to create a Distracted Driving series. "The web page is so easy to understand and I just wanted to say thanks for creating it!"   As a thank you, her co-coordinator, Angela, suggested another resource to add to my web page because she believes that drivers of all ages would greatly benefit from its resources. She researched the article and found it to be sound and educational.  I believe you will agree, so please check it out:
http://www.losangelesduilawyer.org/texting-and-the-dangers-of-distracted-driving/

Special Thanks to the Road Safety Group for encouraging safer, more responsible driving amongst young adults.  I was recently contacted by Megan who suggested a few resources to add to this website that would be a benefit to all visitors.  She and the Road Safety Group believe that the best way to encourage safe driving is through education and wants to ensure the information is not only available online, but that they are hoping to reach as many young adults as possible.  Please check out each of these links as they will provide valuable information for all young adult drivers:

Allstate's Parent-Teen Agreement
Goodyear's Driving Safety First report for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Injury Claim Coach's Driving and Traffic Safety Guide
Allstate Parent-Teen Agreement
Goodyear's Driving Safety First report
Injury Claim Coach

Special Thanks to Jon Carter, with Safer-America, who recently wrote an excellent news worthy article about distracted driving.  He was kind enough to share his article on our website, which you can find under our Distracted Driving tab. 
Read the Article
Safer-America provides consumer safety information to help make America a safer place to live.  Safer-America works with organizations and people across the country in order to bring awareness of consumer safety information through the design and development of safety data visualizations along with safety outreach.  Their mission is to increase awareness through social sharing to help keep America a safer place. Be sure to visit their website and take their "Men vs Women Driving Safety Quiz"  The answers may surprise you.
Safer-America


Special Thanks to Sean Markey, with Old Junk Car, who recently published:

"Teen Safe Driving Guide:  The Ultimate Resource For Staying Safe in The Car"

"Unfortunately, we see the aftermath of horrific car accidents on a regular basis because our company, OldJunkCar.com buys junk and salvage cars from around the country." 

"While we are based in Brooklyn (65 Jay St., New York, NY 11201), we see pictures from car sellers all over the country and are acutely aware of the aftermath that results from distracted driving." 

"Some of our employees were teens not too long ago and the memories of learning to drive are fresh. Distractions like text messages, Snapchats and now smart watches like the Apple watch are on the forefront of our minds and we want to help others understand the responsibility involved in getting behind the wheel of a car."


It's an extensive guide that covers defensive driving, distracted driving, car maintenance and so much more that I found it worthy to include it on our "Links" page.  It also inspired me to design a new tab for the "New Driver" on my website and I hope you will check it out!  


Thanks again Sean Markey and keep up the awesome work!

Link to Original Article
Old Junk Car
New Driver Link

Special Thanks to Jennifer Allen, a fellow driving safety advocate located in Massachusetts

Jennifer found my website while doing some research for a class she will be teaching this summer for new drivers.  She is passionate about focusing on distracted driving, "Given the insane number of unnecessary teen deaths each year in this country due to such a preventable cause"  Jennifer found a really great resource online and wanted to share it with us because it is clever, well done, and is a really good fit for Not-4-Cell's website.  "I'd love to know that I could help out a little and help spread the word"  

I checked out the resource and although the statistics are slightly exaggerated, (According to the CDC there were 2,865 teen deaths in 2013) I believe the numbers are climbing rapidly and found the resource to be very helpful and important enough to include on my links page.  The article is titled:  Driving While Intexticated  Check it out!  Thank you Jennifer for your support!
Link to Article

Special Thanks to Landon Biehl for providing a really great resource for Not-4-Cell's website

Landon resides in sunny North Carolina, and is an advocate for promoting safe behaviors on the road.  Landon takes particular interest in helping reduce texting and driving among teens.  He noticed a strong trend of teens texting and driving while in high school, and hopes to make an impact.  This resource gives a large variety of strategies and tips for discussing the dangers of texting and driving with teens and also provides help to keep their friends safe while driving.  
I believe this is a great addition for our links page so check it out!  Thank you Landon for your support!
Link to Resource

Here is another great resource from Landon Biehl

A study conducted from a few hundred teens this past spring on texting and driving habits. 
The results are startling, and I wanted to extend the information to you to see if you might also include the link on your website. Click on the link below to see the results!
Link to Study

Special Thanks to the 14 & 15 year old students & Jackie 
with Home Schooling Adventures in Albany, NY

Jackie and her students have been learning about driver safety over the summer and during the school year.  The students came across a link they found about driver safety and wanted to share it on my website.  

"I want to teach them to help others and to not be afraid to ask for help, which I hope will stick with them when they are older", says Jackie.  

The school has 4 volunteer teachers that spend their time over the summer working with kids that need a little extra help.  During the school year they also do a lot of tutoring for the kids after school, all as volunteers.  Please be sure to check out the link they sent me, as well as their school's webpage! 
Driver Safety Link
Home Schooling Adventures

Special Thanks to Scott with the Road Safety Group

Scott wanted to let us know about a useful resource on distracted driving.  He believes that the best way to encourage responsible driving is through education.  

The Road Safety Group is working with other organizations to ensure that this information reaches as many people as possible.  The Road Safety Group is an international effort leading the way in road safety.  Their aim is to have a "Real Impact Across The World" through education and encouragement of safer, more responsible driving and I applaud Scott and the Road Safety Group.  

For more information, you may click on their link as well as the link that Scott provided.  
​Thanks again, Scott, and keep up the good work!  Together we can save lives!
SR22 INSURANCE - Distracted Driving Info & Guidance
Road Safety Group

​Special Thanks to Avery Shackelford with ACEABLE, Austin, TX


​Avery's team have been hard at work compiling a video library of resources related to distracted driving and believes that their video library would be a valuable resource to young and experienced drivers alike.  One of their biggest fears and concerns is teenagers using their cell phones while driving.

Not only is Aceable one of America's fastest growing Drivers Ed Companies, but they've got big ideas and even bigger hearts!  They work hard every day making online driving courses easy, enjoyable and accessible for everyone with new tools and customizable features for the first-ever mobile app for state-approved drivers ed.  

Please visit their website and see for yourself how they have gone above and beyond to offer safe driving courses for all! Thanks again, Avery and the team at Aceable for your tremendous support for helping to save lives!

ACEABLE WEBSITE & VIDEO LIBRARY

Special Thanks to Joshua Colburn with Price Benowitz, LLP, Washington D.C.

Josh Colburn recently contacted me to let me know about the Resource Center for Distracted Driving that he and his law firm have put together on their website.  

Price Benowitz handles a lot of personal injury cases involving distracted driving and they wanted to do their part by getting information about the dangers of distracted driving out there to more people.  

​They think that the people who visit Not4Cell could benefit from this information and I think they are right, so be sure to check out their new Resource Center!  

Thanks again Josh and Price Benowitz, LLP for contacting us and for all your hard work at helping to save lives!
Price Benowitz - Resource Center - Distracted Driving


​Special Thanks to Chloe Pearson with Consumer Health Labs

Chloe likes to think of herself as the "Accessiblity Specialist" at CHL and is constantly surprised at the lack of information out there for people with disabilities.  

She recently spent a lot of time gathering her latest round of resources and sent me a link I believe is really awesome about how to buy a used Accessible Vehicle.  So check out this link she sent me from www.lagrangecountrydodge.com's website:
The Guide to Buying Used Accessible Vehicles
Thanks again Chloe for your wonderful information and your support in showing all of us how simple it is to do our part in showing support to our community!  And also to Langrange Country Dodge for putting together this guide!  
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A Special "Thank You" to Renee & Aubrey Vickers

Renee and her daughter Aubrey reached out to thank me for the great resources that are provided on this website.  Aubrey is a nanny after school and has the responsibility of picking up kids a couple of days out of the week.  Her mother Renee felt the need to sit down with her daughter and research the importance of car safety.  In addition to this website, Aubrey found an article that she thought would be a great resource about "Keeping Kids Safe In Cars" and recommends adding another link to my website. 

So, I checked it out and was very impressed, so much that I wanted to create another Tab called "Seat Belts & Car Seats" in an effort to reach out to parents about the safety of our kids.  I have included the link Renee and Aubrey sent me below, as well as under the new tab "Seat Belts & Car Seats" and I highly recommend it to anyone traveling with children and infants. 

​I would like to encourage other parents to be like Renee because taking the time to help educate our children is very important.  I also believe that Aubrey is going to be a great nanny!  Thank you both for your support and for doing your part in helping to save lives!


Keeping Kids Safe In Cars

 A Special "Thank You" to Steve Johnson, Public Health Advocate in Grandville, MI

Steve Johnson, wrote an incredible article, "Teens Through Senior Citizens: Safe Driving Tips To Keep You Alive" and has given me permission to post it on NOT4CELL's website.  It is an incredible article and I have placed it under the TIPS section on this website.  Just click the button below and it will take you there.​
Link To Article
Steve was inspired to write this article because during the holiday season he saw a lot of people driving while on their phones, not paying attention, and even running red lights.  Steve brought up a very good point that "People forget that they are hurling a two-ton machine along the road that can actually cause fatal damage if not handled properly"  As a public health advocate, Steve considers driver safety to be just as important as other health issues.  Just because a driver gets their first license it doesn't mean that awareness should stop.  ​"We should always be monitoring our skills and readiness behind the wheel"

​Steve also wanted me to include these links listed below that are very good resources and I believe they are very beneficial.  Thank you Steve Johnson for taking the time to write this article and also providing us with more resources in an effort to save lives! ​ 
9 Most Dangerous Things Drivers Do
Transportation Options For Seniors
Drugged Driving Prevention
Mental Preparation For Driving
Age And Driving
Safe Driving Practices

A Special ​"Thank You" to Kayla Johnson with Tuck Sleep in Seattle, WA

Kayla reached out to me about "Drowsy Driving" and how it is responsible for over 70,000 auto accidents annually in just the US alone.  Her team at Tuck Sleep are trying to help change that.  They have created a comprehensive guide that covers all driving demographics from teens to shift workers and commercial drivers.  Their guide includes prevention tips, expert advice and much more.

​Kayla and her team are trying to raise awareness worldwide for this important issue and they have been fortunate to have been featured on NPR and TedEd, as well as referenced by organizations like the ADAA and the American Sleep Apnea Association to name a few. 

​Tuck Sleep Foundation is a non-profit community devoted to improving sleep hygiene, health and wellness through the creation and dissemination of comprehensive, unbiased, free web-based resources.  Tuck has been featured on NPR, Lifehacker, Radiolab and is referenced by many colleges, universities, and sleep organizations across the web.

​Kudos to Kayla Johnson and her team with Tuck Sleep for doing their part to raise awareness and supporting safe driving in an effort to save lives!
Drowsy Driving Guide
Tuck Sleep Website


​A Special "Thank You" to Cindy Powell and her Girl Scout Troop from California

The Senior Scouts have been working hard on getting their "Car Care" badges and have reached out to Not4Cell to recommend an awesome link about Car emergency kits.  They do their absolute best to follow the Girl Scout slogan of "Do A Good Turn Daily" and by reaching out to us, I'd say they have done just that!  Please check out the link below!
Car Emergency Kits


​A Special "Thank You" to Keri Evans and her daughter Reece from Odessa, Texas

Keri and Reece came across a link about distracted driving and car safety link for teens and adults and they wanted to share the link with Not4Cell.  "It is my hope that there'll be more researchers and students like Reese that'll find your site helpful."  It is my hope that people will continue to reach out to us as did Keri and Reece and so many more!  Thank you for your support and for helping to save lives!  Check out their link below:
Dangers of Distracted Driving


​A Special ​"Thank You" to Natalie Kelly with DRIVINGSAFELY in San Antonio, TX

​Natalie Kelly works with a group of people that curates online resources that can teach people on Driving Safety.  She wanted to let me know that it was a big help finding up-to-date resources on Not4Cell's website.  She wanted me to include a few links she recommends and after checking them out myself, I will agree with Natalie that these links are very cool!  Check them out for yourself!  Thank you Natalie and your organization for reaching out to us and for helping to save lives!
DRIVINGSAFELY Website
Ultimate Guide to Teen Driving Safety
Seasonal Car Safety Concerns
Car Maintenance Checklist
Legal Consequences of Bad Driving
Garage & Parking Safety
Driving At Night

A Special "Thank You" to Daren Felton, a Freelance Writer, Kingston, London

Daren created an in-depth guide called ‘Your Complete Guide To Understanding The Dangers of using a Mobile Phone behind the Wheel’.  Daren is 30 years of age and is a Freelance Writer.  Since he was a kid, writing has been his favorite thing to do.  He made the guide not only to help people, but also to raise awareness regarding distracted driving. 

Daren came across my website and wondered if I would take a look at his guide and consider adding it to my website.  
His guide offers very helpful information about road safety.  It also includes most commonly asked questions by drivers who are concerned about using their phone and staying safe on the roads.  ​

I read every word of it and can tell you that I am very impressed with how wonderfully organized his guide is.  It also has a video that everyone can relate to on a personal level in Chapter 3 titled, "Cadence One decision.  A multitude of Consequences".  I am so excited to share this guide on my website and I highly recommend it, so please check it out!
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Daren Felton's Guide
Cadence One Decision - A Multitude of Consequences

A Special "Thank You" to Alex Ozols, a Personal Injury Lawyer from San Diego, CA

​Alex Ozols is a personal injury lawyer from San Diego California. He spends a lot of his time consulting with media organizations about current trending legal issues.

He compiled a page on his site which talks about car accident cases and the importance of safe driving. They were able to get statistics for driver's to learn more about how accidents occur and the best times to drive. They also compiled a list of things to do if you are in an accident.

​Safe driving is of the utmost importance and they wanted to make sure you know what to do in the rare occasion that an accident occurs.

​Thank you Alex Ozols for reaching out to NOT4CELL, for supporting safe driving awareness, and helping to save lives.   Click on the link below to know what to do if you are involved in a car accident.
Personal Injury Lawyers - Car Accidents - Legal Advice

A Special Thank You to Landon Biehl, of N.C. for providing more great resources

Did you know that distraction is a factor in nearly 6 out of 10 teen drivers? Do you know what causes these distractions, and which age group is most vulnerable to them? Which apps are the leaders when it comes to distractions? Check out this infographic to find out more about this, and more.
TEEN DRIVERS AND THE DISTRACTION DISASTER
The Cards of Distractibility  -  ​Test your skills with the distracted driving simulator! 
Users are prompted to engage
(safely on their computer) with a robotic friend via a text message.  At the same time, users must look at road signs presented.  At the end of the conversation, you can test your score on your level of distraction, or the number of road signs you recall seeing!

Its a powerful tool for all to use!  Try it out by visiting the link below:
Cards Of Distractibility

A Special Thank You to ​Sam Benedict Parker of Canary Wharf, London UK

Sam Parker is a Freelance Writer from Canary Wharf, London, UK.  Sam came across NOT4CELL's website while he was searching from the web and reached out to us about his guide he recently published: 

"It has always been my passion to write articles most especially about the importance of road safety and awareness", says Sam. 


​The Complete Resource For
​Young & First Time Drivers In The UK 

This guide offers a lot of information for young, new drivers, such as how to maintain a car, basics of insurance and road tax, and helpful tips to help them further improve their driving skills
Guide to Child Car Seats 
This guide is a great introduction on how child car seats increase child safety by up to 82% as well as the laws around child car seats that help keep millions of kids out of danger, and is an overall helpful resources for parents and guardians looking for more information.
Young & First Time Drivers In The UK
Guide of Child Car Seats

​Thank you Sam for all you do and for helping to save lives!  Please click on the links above.

A Special Thank You to ​Adam Johnson of QuoteWizard

Adam Johnson, the Content Manager of QuoteWizard reached out to us with some great links about distracted driving articles that are very fitting for NOT4CELL's website.  These articles tell us how distracted driving and using cell phones while driving are as bad a drunk driving and provides current statistics. I looked at the articles and found them to be a very useful resource.  Thank you Adam Johnson for helping to save lives!  Please check out the links below.
Distracted Driving
Cell Phones vs. Drunk Driving

A Special Thank You to ​Jason Miller with Rates for Insurance, Phoenix, AZ

Jason Miller and his company Rates for Insurance have just launched an excellent resource, Preventing Distracted Driving, A Comprehensive Resource, and have reached out to us about including it on NOT4CELL's website.  

This resource includes a wealth of information such as specific distracted driving laws in every state, Links to Apps that help prevent distracted driving from the major phone carriers all of which are designed to teach and promote cell-free driving habits, A list of organizations that promote distraction free driving, as well as tips, studies and statistics and so much more! 

​My hat is off to Jason and his company for producing such a great resource and for doing their part in the world to help save lives on our roads.  Please check out their resource by clicking on the button below.
Preventing Distracted Driving

A Special Thank You to ​Peter Fryer, San Diego, CA​

​Peter Fryer is the Content Manager at Car Ninja blog. Being an ardent Car Lover, Peter writes almost everything about Cars ranging from Product Reviews, Automobile News & Beginner Tips for learning any new Car Technology.  

Peter recently wrote an exceptional article about "What Every Driver Must Understand About The Tire Of The Automobile".  His article included great tips for everything from checking the tire pressure to fuel consumption and Load Capacity, and so much more.

"The tire is a very important part of an automobile. No matter how sound the state of the engine of the vehicle might be; if the tire is neglected in the scheme of things in care maintenance; the driver will have himself/herself to blame at the end of the day."

The Tire Of The Automobile
Car Ninja Website

A Special Thank You to Taylor Covington, with The Zebra, Austin,TX

Taylor Covington is the Content Marketing Associate with The Zebra, which is the nations leading Insurance Search Engine Company located in Austin, Texas.  They make the process of insurance buying simple, helpful, fast, friendly, and professional with quality customer service and quality endorsements from the east coast to the west coast.    Their agents will compare car insurance quotes from top providers and get you the best rates, coverage and service.

​​Taylor Covington put together an excellent and in-depth guide about the dangers of distracted driving, covering the whole spectrum of related information such as state laws, the difference between drunk driving and distracted driving, technology and organizations that strive to make texting-while-driving impossible, and tips for parents about how to talk to their kids in a way that will benefit everyone. As a bonus, She has even included an anti-distracted driving pledge that parents and students can sign, in an effort to end distracted driving once and for all! 

"I really think this guide would make a great addition to your Links/Resources page as a resource. Would you be interested in sharing our guide?"

My hat is off to Taylor Covington for putting this guide together.  I have thoroughly read this guide and highly recommend it to anyone! 

​                                                                      Click on the links below for more information:
The Official Distracted Driving Handbook
Anti-Distracted Driving Pledge
The Zebra

A Special Thank You to Landon Biehl, of N.C. for providing more great resources

Landon Biehl recently launched a tool that helps drivers to track signs of lemon-like traits within their vehicles.  It helps motorists who are having trouble with their vehicle to identify whether or not excessive repairs would identify their vehicle as a lemon, and what they can do about it.  It also provides the Lemon Laws for every state.

               "You are relying on them to sell you something you can rely on!"

When Landon contacted me about this new tool, the bells and whistles went off in my head that this could be fatal on our roads with other drivers and I believe this is very significant in helping to save lives.  Also, it could be a warning to people following too close behind other vehicles on the road.  Those who think nothing could happen to someone's car, especially a brand new car should take heed.  For these reasons, I am completely on board with this new tool and have even created an additional page on my website called Lemon Cars! 
​                    Kudos to Landon for doing his part in helping to save lives!  Check it out!
LEMON CAR TRACKER
LEMON CARS NOT4CELL

A Special Thank You to Nathan Barber with QuoteWizard of Seattle, WA 

Nathan Barber, the Content Manager with QuoteWizard in Seattle, Washington was browsing NOT4CELL's website, he noticed the articles related to distracted driving, he reached out to us in regards to an article his company created related to using cell phones being as bad as drunk driving and asked if we could share it with our audience.

                              "We think this is useful information that still many people do not heed;
                             I have seen 3 people using their phones just today on the way to work."


QuoteWizard, an online auto insurance comparison website, feels strongly against distracted driving.
               Did you know that driving while using your phone is just as distracting and dangerous as drunk driving?
​                         Check out QuoteWizard’s article to see why driving while on the phone costs lives!


Cell Phones While Driving - As Bad As Drunk Driving

A Special Thank You to Brittany Cotton 

​Brittany Cotton came across NOT4CELL's website while doing some research on the web and noted that we have listed some great resources. She has another resource that she wanted to recommend for our readers.  It features articles about how serious distracted driving is. I reviewed this article and believe it is worthy of noting.  Thank you again Ms. Cotton for reaching out to us and for doing your part in helping to save lives!  Check out the link below:
Distracted Driving Link
Here is another link recommended by Brittany Cotton regarding "Talking To Your Teen About Distracted Driving". 
LINK TO ONLINE RESOURCE
Another great resource to share from Brittany Cotton regarding the dangers of drinking and driving. There is a blood alcohol calculator that allows you to input gender, weight, amount you've drank and the hours since last consumed. It will then give you your BAC or Blood Alcohol Concentration that will help you determine if it is safe to drive.
                                                                                Please check it out!
BAC CALCULATOR

A Special ​"Thank You" to Ryan Nelson and Rexing USA, Milford, CT

I reached out to Rexing USA after my son and I were recently victims in a car accident where an irate careless driver not only hit us once but twice and got away with intentional assault with her car.  Thankfully we were not seriously injured but if we had the accident on video things could have turned out much differently. 

I purchased 2 Dash Cams for both of our cars from Rexing USA and we have been using them for over 2 months now.  It really bothered me knowing that the driver who hit us is out there on the road without any consequences for her actions.  It prompted me to do something about it, so I reached out to Rexing USA to see if they would allow me to share with the readers of NOT4CELL the abilities and benefits of having a Dash Cam.

Ryan Nelson, the Brand Manager, and Rexing USA, are very passionate about advocating for safer driving conditions and awareness on the roads.  They really appreciate conscious drivers who equip themselves with Dash Cams to help capture and potentially correct behaviors of irresponsible drivers.  I can tell you now from my own personal experience that having a Dash Cam in our cars provides us with a greater peace of mind and the only regret we have is that we should have done it sooner.


Ryan Nelson and the team at Rexing USA were happy to allow me to use their marketing information to help raise awareness of the utility of their cameras and provided me with their basic kit of resources. 
​
​"It's really great that you are making an effort to raise awareness in this fashion, and we're excited to see what you write about!"

​You Can Find Rexing USA ​Online Here:
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Rexing USA Website
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To See The Article I Wrote and To Read More About What Happened Here:

Why Dash Cams - NOT4CELL
NOT4CELL Blog Page

A Special ​"Thank You" to Kevin Ryan and Patterson Law Group in Fort Worth, TX

Patterson Law Group located in Fort Worth, Texas, defends those who get into auto accidents. Their attorneys have seen an increasing number of distracted driving-related accidents in the past few years.

When a Driver is Distracted by either a cell phone, food, a child, or a pet -
Other Drivers are Always the Victims. 


Kevin Ryan reached out to NOT4CELL to see if their "Distracted Driving Video Game" would be a good fit on our Links page.  The attorneys at Patterson Law Group have created an engaging video game to combat distracted driving, especially among drivers that are 25 years or younger, because the Attorneys want to illustrate how dangerous distracted driving is regardless of the state you live in.  

Thank you Kevin and the Attorneys at Patterson Law Group for doing your part in helping to save lives!  Click on the botton below to test your skills:

Distracted Driving Video Game

A Special ​"Thank You" to Robert Coleman with MoneySavingPro, Austin, TX 

Robert Coleman came across NOT4CELL's LINK page and wanted to inform us about their "Guide to The Dangers of Texting and Driving" by Rob Webber June 1, 2018.  It’s a deep dive into the problem of distracted driving, it includes statistics and links to methods of prevention as well.  I checked it out and found it to be a wealth of information so I included a link on my STATISTICS Page as well.  Be sure to check it out for yourself and Kudos to Robert Coleman, Rob Webber and the team at MoneySavingPro for doing their part in helping to save lives!
LINK TO ARTICLE
NOT4CELL - STATISTICS

A Special ​"Thank You" to Don Jacobson and his daughter Lucy

Don's daughter, Lucy, just got her driver's license and he was extremely nervous about her going out on the road for the first time by herself. However, Lucy explained to him how nervous she was too and how she had been reading NOT4CELL's LINKS page in every attempt to make herself a better driver. Don is a very concerned father and stated that,

"It is comforting to see that you've put together such a great resource for new drivers that can help put the minds of parents like myself at ease! I'm sure I'm far from the only parent who gets anxious thinking about their child out on the road."

In addition to my LINKS page, Lucy also sent her father an article all about Making sure not to become distracted while behind the wheel. He read it over and discovered that it has some great info. Lucy and I thought you might find it useful as well and wondered if it was a good fit for NOT4CELL's LINKS page.

"I would love to show Lucy that not only is she being responsible but is helping to keep others safe too!"
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​KUDOS!! to Don and Lucy for doing their part in helping to save lives and making our roads safer!  I have found this to be an excellent resource and hope you will too.  Check out the link below:
LINK TO RESOURCE

A Special ​"Thank You" to Bill Dawson, with MindfulTraveler, in Anaheim, CA

Bill Dawson is a volunteer writer for the MindfulTraveler (MT).  They believe that exploring new places can be great for our mental health, and never misses a chance to hit the road.  Bill contacted NOT4CELL about several resources he thought would help our readers stay safe and secure on the road. 

"It occurred to me that a key safety measure for driving is making sure that your fellow passengers -- *all* of them! -- are safely strapped in and occupied so you don’t have to pay them any attention"

​I applaud Bill for providing these links and liked them so much I created a page titled "Passengers" and have listed the links he provided.  Kudos Bill!  For taking the time to reach out to us and by doing your part to help save lives on our roads!  
MindfulTraveler
Passengers - NOT4CELL
Teach Teens To Be Safe Passengers
How To Install A Car Seat With A Seatbelt
Best Road Trip Apps For Kids - Make Travel Less Painful
Travel Crafts To Keep Kids Busy On Long Trips
Traveling With An Alzheimer Patient
How To Keep Your Dog Safe In The Car
Traveling With A Cat

A Special ​"Thank You" to Tom Anderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tom Anderson came across an article, "Apps For Your Phone That Will Help You Stop Texting While Driving" from a company called Broadtechs. 

Tom felt it would be an excellent link for NOT4CELL and reached out to us about posting it.  I checked it out and thought it was awesome!  But don't take my word for it, check out the apps yourself.  Click on the link below to read the article and find out more about the apps.

                                          Kudos to you Tom Anderson for doing your part in helping to save lives!
LINK TO ARTICLE

A Special ​"Thank You" to Kylie Williams of Houston, TX

Kylie is a highly motivated and dedicated intern who is working on a story about "Teen Deaths In Traffic Accidents" where she will highlight several resources and tools available that can help young drivers if they are in an accident.

She has been doing a lot of research and found the resources at NOT4CELL very helpful.  
She has recommended two very good links that will be a good addition to our LINKS page.  

                                     Thank you Kylie for doing your part in helping to save lives!  
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GloveBox CheckList For Teens
Glove compartment tips - Young drivers can print out this guide to know exactly what to do if they get in an accident
Houston's Hotspots Map of Accidents
Map of traffic accidents near school zones in Houston, TX

A Special ​"Thank You" to Heather Wells

Heather reached out to us because someone close to her is a Senior Driver and although there have not been any major issues, their age has given her cause to worry.  She wanted to look into it before she approached this delicate subject with her loved one.

In her research, Heather referenced an article about Elderly Driving that she found on Nursing Home Law Center's website, very informative and wanted to see about including the link on NOT4CELL's website in hopes that it would be worthwhile to share with those in a similar situation. ​  I found the link to be extremely helpful.

Thanks to Heather, NOT4CELL now has a new Page titled SENIOR DRIVERS!  Kudos to you Heather for doing your part in helping to save lives!  Check out the link she sent us and also I have provided a link to our new page.

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Elderly Driving - When It's Time To Stop?
SENIOR DRIVERS - NOT4CELL

A Special ​"Thank You" to Martin Block with AbleRise, Grandville, MI

Martin Block is very dedicated to helping the disabled community and reached out to NOT4CELL regarding life planning for individuals with disabilities.  He referred a link to us from Disabled World about Insurance Claims and Where To Begin. This link is extremely helpful in that it gives people a better understanding of how important it is to plan in advance.  The process can be very overwhelming and confusing, especially if you have just become disabled from a car accident.
 
​Martin co-created AbleRise.net with a good friend. The site is focused on providing people with disabilities and their loved ones a supportive space while educating those without disabilities about what it’s like to live in an inaccessible world.

Thank you so much for doing your part in helping the disabled community!  Please check out his website and also the link he provided.


AbleRise Website
Disability Insurance Claims - Q&A
​Disabled World - Informative information regarding Disability Insurance including claiming SSDI and benefits procedure as well as court assistance.

A Special ​"Thank You" to Gina Phillips with Caution Cling

​Gina Phillips created "Caution Cling".  It is a reusable, transferable, reflective cling that when placed in the lower left corner of the rear window on the vehicle is designed to promote caution and safety for other drivers on the road.  It alerts others that a New or Senior Driver is behind the wheel in front of them.  There are also "Caution Clings" that inform other drivers that babies and toddlers are passengers.
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"Gina wishes to see Caution Clings on the car windows of each appropriate household, to help reduce automobile accidents, prevent road rage and potentially save lives, one cling at a time. The sooner motorist become aware of Caution Cling, the sooner they may begin making safer driving decisions."

Kudos to Gina Phillips for going above and beyond to help save lives out on our roads, one "Caution Cling" at a time! 

​                              Please visit her website and order yours today and give the gift of safety to your loved ones.
Caution Cling Website

A Special ​"Thank You" to Grace with Teens4Safety

Grace with ​Teens4Safety reached out to NOT4CELL to let us know about an excellent resource they found from Buy Auto Insurance.  It covers scary statistics on the risks of texting and driving and also includes information about what states are doing (or not doing) to crack down on it.  This link incorporates charts and graphics to help visual learners.

"Teens4Safety's mission is to spread safety resources that prepare people for, and hopefully avoid, disasters as well as make it a little safer out there for all of us.  Please help us spread this resource that educates people on the importance of safe driving!" 


​​Thank you Grace and Teens4Safety for reaching out to us and doing your part in helping to save lives!
Teens4Safety
Texting & Driving Statistics

A Special ​"Thank You" to Peter Ventura, Attorney At Law, Massachusetts

Peter is the principal attorney at Peter Ventura Attorney At Law. His firm provides legal representation to those who have been in an accident.   Peter and his firm recently created an excellent resource for motorcycle accident statistics and wanted to share this information with the readers of NOT4CELL.

"Even though it is much more difficult to drive distracted on a motorcycle, you would be surprised by how many accidents still occur due to distracted driving on a motorcycle." 

Kudos to Peter and his firm for their hard work and efforts in helping to save lives!
STATISTICS RESOURCE

​A Special ​"Thank You" to Megan Bellstedt with Consumer Notice in Orlando, FL

Megan Bellstedt is the Outreach Coordinator with Consumer Notice which is a free resource that strives to keep consumers informed about dangerous products that could cause harm and injury by providing national, state and worldwide product safety and recall information. 

Consumer Notice's goal is to educate at least one new person a day about the risks on the road.  Megan and her team are highly dedicated to protecting others and have created a new Traffic Safety Guide that covers the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, truck safety guidelines, motorcycle and also has a wealth of statistical information as well.


"Saving lives is what it is all about! I appreciate the work you do, and WE are honored to be featured on your site."

Kudos to Consumer Notice and their team!  Let's help put their Traffic Safety Guide to good use by clicking on the link below!
Traffic Safety Guide
Consumer Notice Website

A Special ​"Thank You" to David Lafferty with CreditCards.com in Austin, TX

David Lafferty has been doing some research on car rentals and has referred an excellent guide on car rental insurance that is very useful.  This guide helps those who are renting a car to make informed decisions about opting for additional insurance coverage and how to leverage their credit card for rental car protection. 

Rental coverage offers a complete peace of mind, protection against distracted drivers and helps you determine what kind of coverage to get.  The guide provides a breakdown of the different types of coverage that covers things like collision damage, emergency medical, liability, and uninsured motorists that can protect you in an accident.


                                                  Kudos to David for helping us to be "Fully Prepared Drivers"!

Link to Guide

A Special ​"Thank You" to Lily Scott with Digital Advocacy in Santa Monica, CA

Lily Scott has been doing research for a project on medical emergencies and family finances and suggested an important addition that would help further the cause of preparing families for unforeseen medical expenses.  This is a great, accessible guide that covers general preparations, specific scenarios and much more.  

"Medical emergencies are inherently difficult for families, but the financial problems that often accompany them only worsen the hardship and stress – often for many years. The statistics are shocking – in 2018, 62% of Americans don’t have enough saved to cover an unexpected $1000 medical expense."

                   "That is why I’d like to ask if you could add this article, from The Motley Fool, on your website"


Kudos to Lily Scott for bringing this information to the readers at NOT4CELL - I like it so much I have included it under "Accident Preparedness" on my website.  Please visit the links below to check it out!



LINK TO GUIDE
ACCIDENT PREPAREDNESS

A Special ​"Thank You" to Blake Hughes, with The Simple Dollar in Seattle, WA

​Blake Hughes has been doing some research on distracted driving and wanted to suggest a guide on "The Potential Costs Of Distracted Driving".
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"As you may know, distracted driving incidents can also increase one’s insurance rates by as much as 41%. Our guide aims to alleviate these risks by breaking down methods to prevent distracted driving and dealing with the impact it can have on insurance rates."

Thank you Blake for doing your part in helping to save lives!  This is an awesome guide with a tremendous amount of information and I highly recommend it to the readers at NOT4CELL - Check out the guide for yourself!
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The Potential Costs Of Distracted Driving
ACCIDENT PREPAREDNESS

A Special ​"Thank You" to Stephanie Rogers with Drowsy-Driver.org 

Stephanie Rogers reached out to us concerning the Dangers of Driving while Drowsy.  She came across a Safety Guide by "Countingsheep" and wanted to share it with us.

"Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. AAA reports 1 in 10 car crashes are caused by Drowsy Driving. The risk, danger, and often tragic results of drowsy driving are alarming. Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving and sleepiness or fatigue. This usually happens when a driver has not slept enough, but it can also happen due to untreated sleep disorders, medications, drinking alcohol, or shift work."

Drowsy Driving Safety Resource covers the following topics:
  • Drowsy Driving Crash & Death Statistics.
  • What to do if you Spot a Drowsy Driver on the Road.
  • Who is at Risk?
  • Drowsy Driving Facts & Myths.
  • Prevention Tips

                          "I know this resource will be a blessing to those who can access it"

Kudos to Stephanie Rogers for bringing this resource to our attention and for doing her part in helping to save lives on our roads!  I liked it so much that I created a page on NOT4CELL titled "Drowsy Driving".  Check It Out!
CountingSheep - Drowsy Driving
Drowsy-Driver.org Website
NOT4CELL - Drowsy Driving

A Special ​"Thank You" to David Garcia with Spiritfinder in Grandville, MI

David and his younger sister were recently in a car accident.  This accident motivated him to reach out to  me in an effort to include some important links and information for the readers of NOT4CELL.

"I know we’re all guilty of not keeping our full attention on the road at least once in a while, but it’s important that we keep our focus on driving safely every time we get behind the wheel."

"Here are a few worthwhile resources, in my humble opinion:  I hope these help, and thanks for encouraging people to practice safety behind the wheel! (Although it’s kind of scary that some people seem to need a constant reminder, isn’t it?)"


​Please check out these links from David Garcia as they are very important and informative!  Kudos to David for doing his part in helping to save lives!
 
Driver Defense: 10 Ways to be Safer on the Roads
7 Safe-Driving Apps
Distracted Driving - Driving with Kids in the Car
Minimize Distractions While Driving and Keep Your Little Ones Entertained
ADHD and Driving: 8 Tips from a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
How Parents Can Practice Distracted Driving Prevention
How to Avoid Driving Stress

A Special ​"Thank You" to Roy Dodd, David Borgogni, and the Team at Car Care Hunt, in Boston, MA

Roy Dodd reached out to let us know about an amazing article, "72 Safe Driving Tips That Could Save Your Life",  recently published by his associate David Borgogni and the Team at Car Care Hunt. 

"We spent tons of time thoroughly researching the topic. At almost 10,000 words it’s fresh and quite comprehensive." 

Car Care Hunt is an automotive product reviews and tutorials blog. Their website is designed to change the way car owners seek automotive tips, information and advice.  Their goal is to help car owners to conduct research on different automotive products and share their findings and recommendations with their readers so that they can make an informed buying decision.  

I looked it over and found it to be very well written and organized with a wealth of information that I believe will help to save lives!  Well Done!  This article covers it all and I am honored to post it! Be sure to visit their website and check out their article!
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72 Car Care Tips That Could Save Your Life
Car Care Hunt Website

Please Drive Safe                         Be Sure To Visit The "LINKS" Page For More Information                                             menner@not4cell.com