Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on your smartphone? Or do you risk getting a ticket for using a map app?

Driving these days requires you to be aware and keep your eyes completely focused on the road. Google Maps shows you a lot of information on your dashboard, but you should keep your eyes on the road ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Texting while driving is insane. Reading that tiny text and tapping out cogent responses on that little on-screen keyboard is hard enough. But to believe that you can do that safely while your car is ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina law permits GPS app use but bans texting and emailing while driving. State troopers say GPS use can cause distracted ...

You’re driving along a South Carolina road and suddenly wonder if you’re going the wrong way. You’ve got Google Maps keyed up on your phone and you reach over and pick it up for a peek. Are you ...

A new study from Mass General Brigham has exposed the frightening phone habits of teen drivers. The findings, published in Traffic Injury Prevention, come as road safety experts continue to warn about ...