Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, June 9. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: When I got my driver’s license in the mid-1980s, it took me ...

Distracted driving accounts for nearly 1-in-5 accidents annually, and one of the ways you can be distracted is eating while behind the wheel. While eating while driving is not in and of itself illegal ...

Drivers in South Carolina can be ticketed for driving while distracted, but whether “distracted” includes eating a burger or simply taking one’s eyes from the road remains unclear. Palmetto State ...

A man eating a donut and holding a cup of coffee in a car. Used with the Creative Commons license. cottonbro studios Pexels Nine people are killed every day due to distracted driving, according to the ...

A new location of Scooter’s Coffee has opened up in Conway, S.C. The location features a drive-thru. Jason Lee The Sun News North Carolina law permits eating while driving despite safety concerns.

No one loves eating while they drive. All of us, given the choice, would pick somewhere else to engage in the ritual of fueling our bodies — a kitchen counter, a table, a couch in front of a TV with ...

Enjoying a cheeseburger from your favorite fast food restaurant or drinking a cup of coffee on the way to work may seem harmless, but both habits can take your attention off the road. Eating in the ...

Drive-thrus make it possible for us to enjoy meals from our favorite fast food restaurants while on the road, but experts say eating behind the wheel can be dangerous. Eating in the car is a form of ...

A new location of Scooter’s Coffee has opened up in Conway, S.C. The location features a drive-thru. Jason Lee The Sun News AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North ...

When you’re driving with food in the passenger seat, you may be tempted to reach over and start snacking. Can you legally sneak some fries while you’re driving in Washington state? Or does the law ...