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Thou Shalt Not Exceed the Speed Limit

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2007 The Vatican has come up with "Ten Commandments" for drivers, warning that cars can be "an occasion of sin." The document recommends prayer for surviving the road in good physical and spiritual condition, especially saying the rosary while driving because its "rhythm and gentle repetition does not distract the driver's attention." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cellphone Calls Mangle Driving Skills

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 Driving while talking on your cell cuts by half the brain's ability to recognize and respond to traffic conditions, according to a study. Says a researcher: "Twentysomethings on a cellphone have the same reaction time as 70-year-olds." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )