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Podcast: Peggy Smedley Show
Episode: Latest Traffic Trends
Description: Peggy Smedley and Paul Atchley, professor, Dept. of Psychology, University of South Florida, talk about some of the latest news on traffic statistics and the role distracted driving is playing in these numbers. He says the statistics change year over year, but the trends have not been positive. They also discuss: Why people continue to engage in these behaviors even though they will tell you these behaviors are very risky. Distracted driving trends by region during the pandemic and what happens after fatal accidents occur. Examples of safety records of companies that prohibit drivers from using...