Eyes on the Road
KCRG-TV9's Nicole Agee takes an in-depth look at what happens when drivers text. It’s part of Eyes on the Road, a series brought to you by Grinnell Mutual.
The series features research and reports about what’s happening in Iowa and puts texting teens behind the wheel.
Check out the link to the Eyes On the Road Web page, a part of the KCRG-TV9 News site at http://www.kcrg.com/eyesontheroad.
Watch the entire series or individual archived reports:
Eyes on the Road: Dubuque Leads the Way
Lawmakers in Des Moines and Washington D.C. are talking about making it illegal to use cell phones while driving. And as that debate continues, the City of Dubuque didn't want to wait.
Eyes on the Road: Teaching Teens
It's a tough lesson to teach, but perhaps harder to learn. Teens are hearing they need to put down the phone when they pick up their license.
Eyes on the Road: Important Lessons from a Simulator
Do you know what your teens are doing in the driver's seat? Chances are, at one time or another, they're texting.
Eyes on the Road: Gone in a Moment
It may seem like a matter of moments, but taking your eyes off the road to text and drive is a dangerous habit.
Grinnell Mutual and KCRG will distribute DVD copies of the program to Iowa high schools for use in classrooms, driver education courses, and resource centers. In addition, DVDs are available by email request at advertising@gmrc.com.