I was fiddling with the radio when I inadvertently swerved out of my lane. Luckily, no other cars were around except for the cop behind me. He gave me a ticket for careless driving but didn’t tell me how many points I’ll receive. How many points do you get for a careless driving ticket?

I’ve read that texting and driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in the United States. While states are cracking down with tickets and fines, what are car companies doing to curb the incidence of texting and driving?

I received a cell phone ticket the other day for texting and driving. The officer caught me red-handed, so I’m not disputing the charge. I just want to know if it will have a lasting impact. Will a cell phone ticket go on my permanent driving record?

I’ve read numerous articles that state that distracted driving is almost as bad as drunk driving. I can’t really wrap my head around that. What effects does distraction have on driving?

I just got a ticket for texting while I was driving. Is this going to add points to my license?

I’m moving to Georgia soon, and my work requires that I talk on the phone a lot. This means I often find myself chatting while I’m driving around and running errands. Is it legal to talk on the phone while driving in Georgia?

I’m generally a good driver, but there are certain situations when I can’t seem to keep the gas and brake pedals straight. What can I do so I don’t hit one when I mean to hit the other?

I recently purchased a new car with a fantastic sound system. I cannot wait to test out the new system, but I also want to ensure that I don’t get distracted. Will playing music while driving be distracting?

My friends and I got into an argument while on a road trip the other day about how fast we were driving. I said it was fine because the roads were empty. One said it wasn’t, because it was windy, and the other said the road was too bumpy to drive at full speed. What’s the most important thing to consider when determining how fast you drive?

Can I fight my distracted driving ticket? I got pulled over for the first time ever last week and I’m hoping that I can get out of the charge. What do I need to do to fight it?

I have a job where I have to go between job sites. In the spirit of making good time, I always eat behind the wheel. But is eating considered distracted driving?

I sometimes get anxious when I drive, and I find that smoking helps keep me calm when I’m on the road. I know it’s a bad habit, but is it actually against the law?

I travel for work and get bored on the road. There are only so many podcasts I can listen to. I’d like to use this time to catch up with friends, but I don’t want to get a ticket for being on my phone. Can I talk on the phone in Massachusetts while I’m driving?

I wear a helmet for driving due to a previous injury I suffered. Is it illegal to wear a helmet while driving?

A friend of mine has a bad habit of multitasking while driving—eating a snack, checking her calendar, I think I even saw her pluck a few nose hairs once. I want her to stop but don’t know how to word it right. What does inattention mean while driving?

My daughter has a habit of texting while driving and I’m trying to get her to stop. She says it’s not against the law. Can you tell me, is texting while driving illegal in Virginia?

We’re taking our teenagers on a road trip and they want to ride in the 5th wheel trailer. Can they ride in the 5th wheel trailer while we’re driving?

I grabbed lunch at a drive-thru and was driving back to work with a sandwich in my hand. Next thing I know, I’m getting pulled over! I got a ticket for distracted driving—over a sandwich. Is it really illegal to eat while you drive in California?

My car’s front seats are hard and very uncomfortable, so long drives are quite unpleasant. I think I can fix the problem if I have a little extra cushioning on the driver’s seat. Can you sit on a pillow while driving?

I have to write a paper for my driver’s ed class about how many people died over the years from texting and driving. How many texting and driving deaths were there in 2015?

My friend got injured while she was texting and driving and she got a ticket for distracted driving. I don’t want to follow the same path. What can I do to avoid distracted driving?

I like to use my phone’s GPS while I’m driving so I always know where I’m going. That said, I’m not sure if it’s entirely legal. Am I allowed to use my phone GPS while driving?

I’m a senior in high school, and I’ve got a big presentation coming up. I’m putting together statistics on texting and driving and hoping to find some information that would be really convincing. It seems like everybody agrees that drinking and driving is wrong, but most of my classmates are a bit more relaxed about texting and driving. Which is more dangerous: texting and driving or drinking and driving?

It’s my grandma’s birthday today but I’m stuck driving halfway across the state to pick up a friend. Can I make a phone call while driving in TX?

I received a careless driving ticket after slightly veering out of my lane after a long day at work. The officer told me he could have hit me with other violations, but I was honest with him. I know I have to pay a fine, but how will a careless driving ticket affect my insurance rates?

I have a long commute to work in the morning, and I tend to pick up breakfast along the way. I drive extra carefully while I’m eating, but I worry about getting a ticket. Is it legal to eat while driving?

Has Florida done anything to stop distracted driving accidents? I read something recently about how many distracted driving accidents happen in Florida and it kind of freaked me out!

I got a cell phone ticket and my insurance rates increased. Why?

Texting and driving isn’t illegal in my state, but I’m trying to break myself of the habit. As part of my promise to myself to stop texting and driving, I want to learn more about how it affects my driving. How does texting affect my reaction time behind the wheel?

I’m a concerned mother who has a daughter turning 16. I’ve read a lot in the news about accidents with teens due to distracted driving. We live in Florida. What is the government doing to prevent distracted driving?