How do we reduce distractions for vehicle drivers?

April is National Distracted Driving month, providing a reminder of the dangers of using phones and doing other non-driving tasks behind the wheel. In 2012, more than 3,300 people were killed and 421,000 were estimated to have been injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver. read more

Talking on a cellular phone is a distraction and any phone that is not operated through the vehicle is a much greater distraction and any texting is simply deadly. Other distractions within the car is the dominance of design over functionality. read more

Texting while driving is an especially dangerous habit, as it falls under all three types of distracted driving. While texting, you are distracted: Visually as you look at your phone rather than the road and cars around you. read more

As advancing technology lets us do more with our time in the car, driver distraction is a growing concern. At Crutchfield, we want to help you use and enjoy the fun car audio/video gear we sell. And we want you to stay safe while using it on the go. read more