Drowsy Driving A Factor In LA Garbage Truck Driver Policy Dispute
We’ve talked before about the danger that could be posed on the road if drivers are unable to secure the proper amount of sleep on a regular basis. Reaction times are diminished considerably when adequate rest isn’t achieved, and judgment can also be compromised. Either of these things could contribute to an injurious or even… read more
Big Upside For V2V Technology
Last week, the United States Transportation Department made waves with the announcement that Vehicle to Vehicle Communication could be mandated in vehicles as soon as 2017. This was a big step for auto safety because it signaled a willingness to embrace preventative safety mechanisms, a means to keep accidents from happening in the first place… read more
Snowmobiles Must Be Used With Safety In Mind
One of the things that you might get to do in the winter that doesn’t isn’t possible in the summer is take a snowmobile for a ride. This pastime has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, going from a means of transportation or fun winter activity to a full-fledged sport. Nevertheless, just because something is… read more
Quick Ways To Prepare Your Vehicle For The Winter
During a harsh winter, you need to take certain steps to protect your car from dangerously low temperatures. After all, if your vehicle stalls in the middle of such an environment, not only is there a risk that you could be involved in a collision, but merely being stuck on the side of the road… read more
A Look At The Progress Made In Vehicular Safety
A new report takes a look at the strides that have been made in automobile safety in previous decades, and it’s an interesting read considering how far we’ve come. Today’s safety developments may be focused on active safety systems that attempt to correct for driver error (lane departure warnings, automatic braking to prevent rear-end collisions,… read more
Preventative Maintenance Doesn’t Require Piling Up Debt
When navigating cold weather, it becomes more important than ever to ensure that your vehicle will be able to meet the challenges of the road. If you’re worried about what this is going to cost you, then consider a new report out of Wisconsin that offers tips on preventative maintenance that won’t break the bank…. read more
Even Parking Lots Pose Crash And Injury Risks
Many accidents occur when driving at high speeds, but over the next couple months, there may be an increase in crashes that take place when vehicles are moving at a snail’s pace. That’s because a rise in the number of shoppers means that parking lots are going to become potentially dangerous places, and to make… read more
As Vehicle Systems Advance, Concerns Arise Over Repair Costs
We live in an era where automobiles are becoming safer than ever thanks to technology. Advances have been made in seemingly every part of a vehicle, from the onboard computer that can detect a crash to headlights that do a better job displaying the road up ahead. However, this attention to safety has come at… read more
Toyota Worries That WiFi Expansion Could Endanger Safety
Citing safety concerns, the Toyota Motor Corporation has asked the government to delay a plan to expand internet access until such time that research can be conducted into how this would affect the safety of automobiles using the wireless spectrum allotted for vehicle safety functions. Development is underway on vehicles that can communicate with infrastructure… read more
Following Another Fire, Tesla CEO Says Model S Fears Are Overblown
Yet another fire incident has put the Tesla Model S in the news once again, with people around the country continuing to worry about the vehicles’ propensity to catch fire after being involved in an accident. However, the CEO of the company believes that the media is placing too much scrutiny on these vehicles, which… read more
Automobile Black Boxes Grow Increasingly Common
A new report out of Tampa Bay takes a look at the increasing availability of so-called automobile black boxes, which can monitor the circumstances surrounding a crash to determine what may have went wrong. One engineer interviewed for the article noted that most people probably don’t realize that their automobile is equipped with such a… read more
Carry Out Proper Maintenance To Protect Your Car This Winter
Now that November is nearly here, many areas of the country can look forward to months of cold weather, and it’s important that drivers in the midst of such conditions make sure their automobiles are up to the task of transporting them safely. You don’t even have to live in such climes to do this;… read more