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New Study Released on Drowsy Driving

A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that an estimated 17.6% of all fatal crashes from 2017-2021 involved a drowsy driver.

Auggie Calibrations Meet IIHS, NHTSA Standards

AirPro Diagnostics announced that its Auggie mobile static recalibration device has been independently tested and met IIHS and NHTSA vehicle requirements.

NTSB Chair Comments on FCW Requirement on New Heavy Vehicles

A notice of proposed rulemaking would require that many new heavy vehicles above 10,000 pounds have forward collision avoidance systems.

NHTSA Proposes AEB Requirements for New Vehicles

The proposed rule is expected to dramatically reduce crashes associated with pedestrians and rear-end crashes. 

NTSB: NHTSA Data on ADAS Systems Should be Standardized

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said data recently released by NHTSA on ADAS and automated driving systems is a welcome first step in NHTSA’s efforts to protect the public from potential safety risks involving these systems.

NHTSA Orders Crash Reporting for Vehicles Equipped with ADAS

Agency uses authority to gather additional information necessary to increase transparency and improve safety of new and emerging in-vehicle technologies.

NHTSA Launches Influencer Campaign to Educate Drivers on ADAS

The U.S. DOT has launched a new series of safety videos demonstrating for the public the potential lifesaving benefits of several ADAS systems available in many new vehicles.

NHTSA Issues Rule to Modernize Driverless Vehicle Safety

The rule amends several crashworthiness regulations to clarify safety standards for automated vehicles equipped without manual driver controls.

NHTSA Announces Update on AEB Installation by Automakers

Ten automakers are already installing AEB in all new passenger vehicles, three years ahead of schedule.

NHTSA Seeks Public Comment on ADS Safety Principles

NHTSA is seeking public comment on the potential development of a framework of principles to govern the safe behavior of automated driving systems in the future.

U.S. DOT Announces Launch of AV TEST Online Tracking Tool

The new online tracking tool provides data on the on-road testing of automated driving systems in 17 cities across the country.

U.S. DOT Announces Participants in Automated Vehicle Initiative

The U.S. DOT announced that nine companies and eight states have signed on as the first participants in a new department initiative.