© 2025 Iowa Public Radio
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

The hazards of distracted driving

Ways To Subscribe
River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Advances in technology and legislation progressing through the Iowa Statehouse could be the answer to creating safer roads in Iowa.

Executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition Mark Wyatt and director of the University of Iowa Driving Safety Research Institute Dan McGehee speak with River to River host Ben Kieffer about the hazards distracted drivers pose. McGehee also shares the latest safety technology in vehicles — including a feature that keeps drivers from veering out of their lane.

Guests:

  • Dan McGehee, professor in the college of engineering and director of the Driving Safety Research Institute, University of Iowa
  • Mark Wyatt, executive director, Iowa Bicycle Coalition
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.