Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Rates 19 New Models for Front Crash Prevention
Although luxury vehicles are more likely to have optional front crash prevention systems, the technology is catching on with more mainstream nameplates.
NHTSA Test Shows ABS, Electronic Stability Control Effective at Crash Prevention
NHTSA found that vehicles not equipped with antilock brake systems (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) were 2.1 times more likely to run off the road than vehicles with those features.
Young Driver Fatal Crashes Fall 38% Since 2002
The Governors Highway Safety Association report shows that fatal crashes involving a young driver fell 38% since 2002, while they increased nearly 8% for drivers 21 and older.
AXA: Electric Cars Could Mean More Crashes
AXA Insurance recently reported that “luxury car/SUV” electric vehicles post around a 40 percent higher claims frequency than vehicles with conventional powertrains.
Rural Drivers Less Likely to Wear Seat Belts, More Likely to Die in Crashes
Adult drivers and passengers in America’s most rural counties had motor-vehicle death rates that were three to 10 times higher than those in the most urban counties, according to 2014 data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
AAA Study Indicates Missing One to Two Hours of Sleep Doubles Crash Risk
With drowsy driving involved in more than one in five fatal crashes on U.S. roadways each year, AAA warns drivers that getting less than seven hours of sleep may have deadly consequences.
IIHS Opens Expanded Testing Facility Dedicated to Crash Avoidance
The $30 million expansion includes a 5-acre covered track, one of the largest fabric-covered structures in North America, which will allow testing to continue rain or shine.
Study Finds Higher Gas Prices Will Lead to Reduced Crashes
With gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon, the pain consumers feel at the pump will likely lead to headaches for collision repairers in the form of decreased accidents, according to a study by Mississippi State’s Social Science Research Center. The rising cost of gas also drives a decline in all traffic accidents, including drunk-driving crashes,
WIN Announces Speakers, Programs for 2024 Conference
The conference, which this year is themed “Dream Out Loud,” will celebrate women in the collision repair industry.
IIHS: Consumers Having Issues with ADAS After Repairs
A new IIHS survey indicates that among consumers who reported that at least one ADAS system had been repaired for any reason, about half said they had issues with the features after the job was completed.
