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Senate Passes Ban On Handheld Cell Phones While Driving
The proposal says drivers must use hands-free devices or speakerphone features.
Best Scenic Drives Within 60 Miles Of Los Angeles
Getting out of town for a quick respite from daily life doesn’t have to mean straying too far from Los Angeles proper. In fact, these drive-away mini-vacations can start immediately with eye-catching scenery about an hour or so from the city of angels. When you fall in love with these locales, stop at these places to rest your head or snap your shutter.
Cell Phone Use While Driving Blamed For 3 Holiday Weekend Accidents
Several accidents over the holiday weekend are being taken as more evidence of the dangers of using a cell phone while driving.
DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Will At Cellular Field
“Every time I get into my car I feel like tonight’s going to be a good night.” – Will and his Chevy Malibu
DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Justin At Harpo
“I will always have this bike until it just dies or somebody destroys it.” – Justin and his Kawasaki Ninja Motorcycle.
DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Nialanjan At Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
“Everyone always says that they feel like they’re in a spaceship when they drive in it.” – Nialanjan and his Toyota Sienna.
DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Hervetta At The Hyatt
“There is something so great about coming down to Chicago in a convertible.” – Hervetta and her Mercedes.
DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Jackie At Garfield Park
“People feel like it’s a store. There are so many things in it. You can shop in it.” – Jackie and her Honda CRV
5 Tips To Save Gas
Check out these tips from EcoMedia on how to save energy on the road, which in turn could help you spend less on gas.
Vernon Hills Students Warn Of Dangers Of Driving And Cell Phones
Nearly a dozen students from Vernon Hills High School were getting the word out to drivers Wednesday – school zones are no-cell phone zones in Illinois.
Got The Sniffles? Maybe You Shouldn’t Drive, Study Says
A new study says driving with a bad cold might be like getting behind the wheel under the influence. CBS 2′s Kristyn Hartman reports.
Lawmaker In Report: Don’t Expect Statewide Cell Phone Ban Anytime Soon
A statewide ban on cell phone use while driving could change your commute forever, but state Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) says it won’t be happening yet.
2 Men Shot While Driving In Back Of The Yards
Gunshots rang out late Tuesday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, leaving two men injured.
City Raking In Millions From Drivers Talking On Cell Phones
If you’re driving in the city and plan to talk on your cell phone, you might want to think twice about whether to do it without a hands-free device.
Oak Park Considering Ban On Eating While Driving
You might sometimes feel compelled to eat in the car when you’re on the run, but in Oak Park, such activity could soon be illegal.
Marist High School Students Warned Of Texting And Driving Dangers
A program at Marist High School in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood Tuesday attempted to teach students the lesson that texting while driving can be deadly.
Driving On Sunny Days May Be Skin Cancer Hazard
Every time you get behind the wheel, you could be at risk for skin cancer. CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Teens Get Eye-Opening Warning About Texting And Driving
CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker has this look at what is being done to send a message to teens that they’re risking their lives when they text and drives.
Gas Prices Have Commuters Weighing Tough Choices
Rising gas prices have everyone thinking about the best way to get around. Public transportation is highly touted, but is it the smart way to go?
No Relief In Sight For Memorial Day Gas Prices
Over the last week, gas prices have jumped just over 17 cents a gallon. And analysts predict the prices will rise into the summer months.
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