Self-driving vehicles are on the verge of becoming mainstream, but a number of major automakers are concerned that unnecessary regulatory restrictions are impeding the speed of their deployment. Specifically, there are certain safety rules that many automakers believe self-driving cars should be exempt from. Currently, all cars sold in the United States are required by… Read more »
2017 Ford Mustang Scores Poorly In European Crash Tests
Despite being a staple of American muscle car culture, the Ford Mustang has become remarkably popular in European markets in recent years. With Mustang sales surging across the pond, the Belgium-based European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) decided it was time to put the car through the organization’s rigorous battery of crash tests. In… Read more »
Study finds Most People Still Don’t Trust Autonomous Cars
Self-Driving cars are no longer a far-off dream of the future. Before too long, they’ll be as common as automatic transmissions and safety belts. By the end of 2017, Tesla Motors expects its Autopilot system to offer fully-autonomous functionality in all of the company’s vehicles. A number of other veteran automakers have plans to release… Read more »
Department of Transportation Proposes Connected Vehicle Rule
After seeing a spike in traffic fatalities in 2015, the US Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule designed to prevent collisions by mitigating the risk of human error behind the wheel. If approved, the rule would require automakers to include vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology in all new light-duty vehicles. This connected vehicle system… Read more »
Winter Weather Driving Refresher Course
Driving during a snowstorm is no one’s favorite activity, but sometimes it can’t be avoided. According to Travelers Insurance, snow, slush and icy road conditions are responsible for one in four weather-related vehicle crashes. Likewise, it’s a good idea to keep a few safety precautions in mind as we head into snow season. First and… Read more »
Why do Women Fare Worse in Car Accidents Than Men?
According to the NHTSA, men are statistically more likely to be involved in car accidents than women. This is due to the fact that men tend to drive more miles each year, and are more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors. But in spite of the fact that men are more likely to get… Read more »
AAA Report Highlights Risks of Drowsy Driving
Although public safety campaigns have made drivers keenly aware of the dangers associated with drunk and distracted driving, plenty of otherwise responsible drivers still get behind the wheel in the morning without getting a good night’s sleep beforehand. We might not think much of driving while drowsy, but a new report released by the AAA… Read more »
UK Safety Experts Concerned About Phone-Related Accidents
It’s no secret that cellphones are a leading cause of accidents in cases of distracted driving. In recent years, it’s become increasingly clear that texting and driving poses a persistent threat to the safety of modern drivers. As a result, a number of organizations have launched initiatives to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted… Read more »
Study Finds Obese Drivers Face Greater Risk in Car Accidents
In recent years, healthcare professionals have worked hard to raise awareness about health risks such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes that are commonly associated with obesity. With obesity affecting more than one third of all adults in the U.S., this has become an increasingly prevalent issue in the healthcare industry. Now, a new… Read more »
The Fastest Growing Driver Demographic in America
If you had to guess, you might expect young drivers to be the fastest growing demographic of drivers in the country. After all, there are more teens learning to drive every day. According to a new report from the Federal Highway Administration, however, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the study found… Read more »