Did you know traffic accidents claim more than 1 million lives around the world every year? They are actually the second-leading cause of death among those kids who fall between the ages of 5 and 14. They’re also the reason some people are worried about what effect autonomous vehicles could have on the total number… Read more »
Does it feel like there are more vehicles being recalled today than ever before? That’s because there actually are more vehicle safety recalls going out now than there were even just a few years ago. In fact, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, vehicle manufacturers recalled almost as many vehicles over the… Read more »
As recently as just two or three decades ago, most of the safety features that were added to cars, trucks, and SUVs were put there to protect people in the event of a crash. Car manufacturers looked for various ways to make seatbelts, airbags, and other devices safer than they were. But in recent years,… Read more »
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra was already regarded as being one of the safest vehicles on the market. Prior to this month, it had been given the Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. But it just received yet another award that proves it’s even safer than previously believed. The IIHS gave… Read more »
The idea of self-driving cars might sound like a really cool concept to you. But the truth is that if you’re a person who suffers from motion sickness regularly—and frankly, even if you aren’t someone who normally gets motion sickness—you could be susceptible to it when riding in an autonomous vehicle. Because you won’t have… Read more »
Most of the cars, trucks, and SUVs that are on the market today are jam-packed with all kinds of great technology designed to keep drivers safe and help them along their path. From GPS systems to driver alert systems, there are so many different bells and whistles that come standard in most vehicles. But could… Read more »
Drowsy drivers present a big problem on U.S. roads every year. In fact, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, about 20 percent of traffic deaths are the direct result of a drowsy driver. Drowsy drivers routinely fall asleep at the wheel or take their eyes off the road for too long and cause… Read more »
One of the many concerns that people have about the autonomous vehicles that are currently being developed is that it’s unclear how they will operate in inclement weather. These vehicles might be able to navigate dry roads safely, but what is going to happen when it snows outside? Will the vehicles be inoperable? There’s no… Read more »
Many newer vehicles today are equipped with a range of different safety sensors on them that are designed to keep those in the vehicles safer than ever. However, one of the problems with these sensors is that they can end up getting very dirty during the wintertime. Dirt, salt, snow, and other wintry substances can… Read more »
Just a decade ago, the idea of having a GPS system or a backup camera installed in your car seemed futuristic. In 2018, most vehicles come standard with a variety of technological features intended to keep drivers safe. Many car features are still being developed and will likely improve over the course of the next… Read more »