The Subcommittees on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection and on Communications, Technology and the Internet held a joint hearing titled, "Driven To Distraction:  Technological Devices and Vehicle Safety," on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing examined safety issues concerning drivers distracted by wireless or other electronic communications devices built in or brought into the vehicle.

Witnesses:

• The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary, Department of Transportation
• The Honorable Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
• David D. Teater, Senior Director, Transportation Strategic Initiatives, National Safety Council
• Clarence M. Ditlow, Executive Director, Center for Auto Safety
• Robert Strassburger, Vice President, Vehicle Safety and Harmonization, The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
• Steve M. Largent, President and CEO, CTIA - The Wireless Association
• Tom Dingus, Ph.D., Director, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
• Anne T. McCartt, Ph.D., Vice President, Research, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Documents:

• Chairman Waxman's Opening Statement
• Rep. Boucher's Opening Statement
• Testimony of Ray LaHood
• Testimony of Julius Genachowski
• Testimony of David D. Teater
• Testimony of Clarence M. Ditlow
• Testimony of Robert Strassburger
• Testimony of Steve M. Largent
• Testimony of Tom Dingus
• Testimony of Anne T. McCartt

Transcript:

• Preliminary Transcript

Video

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